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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.73, 17,099.91 and 3,901.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.73, 17,099.91 and 3,901.43 is: 5,852.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.73 : 17,099.91 = 3,901.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.73/17,099.91 = 3,901.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.73x = 17,099.91 × 3,901.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.73x = 66,714,144.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,714,144.62/11,398.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.77

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