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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,420.08, 17,128.76 and 3,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,420.08, 17,128.76 and 3,099.60 is: 4,649.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,420.08 : 17,128.76 = 3,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,420.08/17,128.76 = 3,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,420.08x = 17,128.76 × 3,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,420.08x = 53,092,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092,304.50/11,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.03

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