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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,798.16, 17,691.94 and 3,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,798.16, 17,691.94 and 3,475.25 is: 5,211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,798.16 : 17,691.94 = 3,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,798.16/17,691.94 = 3,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,798.16x = 17,691.94 × 3,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,798.16x = 61,483,914.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,483,914.49/11,798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,211.31

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