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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.71, 16,950.74 and 3,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.71, 16,950.74 and 3,903.23 is: 5,855.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.71 : 16,950.74 = 3,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.71/16,950.74 = 3,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.71x = 16,950.74 × 3,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.71x = 66,162,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162,659.75/11,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.77

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