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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,793.98, 17,690.97 and 3,028.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,793.98, 17,690.97 and 3,028.91 is: 4,543.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,793.98 : 17,690.97 = 3,028.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,793.98/17,690.97 = 3,028.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,793.98x = 17,690.97 × 3,028.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,793.98x = 53,584,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584,278.85/11,793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.36

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