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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,419.84, 17,129.76 and 3,099.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,419.84, 17,129.76 and 3,099.86 is: 4,649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,419.84 : 17,129.76 = 3,099.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,419.84/17,129.76 = 3,099.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,419.84x = 17,129.76 × 3,099.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,419.84x = 53,099,756.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099,756.69/11,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.78

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