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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.22, 17,098.31 and 4,002.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.22, 17,098.31 and 4,002.05 is: 6,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.22 : 17,098.31 = 4,002.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.22/17,098.31 = 4,002.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.22x = 17,098.31 × 4,002.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.22x = 68,428,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,428,216.05/11,398.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.41

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