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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,396.84, 17,095.26 and 3,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,396.84, 17,095.26 and 3,188.84 is: 4,783.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,396.84 : 17,095.26 = 3,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,396.84/17,095.26 = 3,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,396.84x = 17,095.26 × 3,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,396.84x = 54,514,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,514,048.90/11,396.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.26

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