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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.08, 16,954.94 and 3,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.08, 16,954.94 and 3,902.60 is: 5,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.08 : 16,954.94 = 3,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.08/16,954.94 = 3,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.08x = 16,954.94 × 3,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.08x = 66,168,264.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,168,264.07/11,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,856.60

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