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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.96, 16,944.66 and 3,903.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.96, 16,944.66 and 3,903.21 is: 5,853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.96 : 16,944.66 = 3,903.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.96/16,944.66 = 3,903.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.96x = 16,944.66 × 3,903.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.96x = 66,138,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,138,566.36/11,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.51

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