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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.73, 17,099.59 and 3,998.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.73, 17,099.59 and 3,998.99 is: 6,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.73 : 17,099.59 = 3,998.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.73/17,099.59 = 3,998.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.73x = 17,099.59 × 3,998.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.73x = 68,381,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,381,118.42/11,394.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.12

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