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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,398.93, 17,098.92 and 3,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,398.93, 17,098.92 and 3,501.13 is: 5,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,398.93 : 17,098.92 = 3,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,398.93/17,098.92 = 3,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,398.93x = 17,098.92 × 3,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,398.93x = 59,865,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,865,541.78/11,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,251.86

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