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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,519.31, 17,279.22 and 3,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,519.31, 17,279.22 and 3,199.30 is: 4,799.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,519.31 : 17,279.22 = 3,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,519.31/17,279.22 = 3,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,519.31x = 17,279.22 × 3,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,519.31x = 55,281,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,281,377.35/11,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.02

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