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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.59, 17,099.61 and 4,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.59, 17,099.61 and 4,001.76 is: 6,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.59 : 17,099.61 = 4,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.59/17,099.61 = 4,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.59x = 17,099.61 × 4,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.59x = 68,428,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,428,535.31/11,398.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,003.25

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