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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,663.19, 17,494.41 and 2,898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,663.19, 17,494.41 and 2,898.08 is: 4,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,663.19 : 17,494.41 = 2,898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,663.19/17,494.41 = 2,898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,663.19x = 17,494.41 × 2,898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,663.19x = 50,700,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700,188.73/11,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.03

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