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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,399.49, 17,099.46 and 4,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,399.49, 17,099.46 and 4,004.06 is: 6,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,399.49 : 17,099.46 = 4,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,399.49/17,099.46 = 4,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,399.49x = 17,099.46 × 4,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,399.49x = 68,467,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,467,178.31/11,399.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.16

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