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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,798.61, 17,698.08 and 3,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,798.61, 17,698.08 and 3,033.54 is: 4,550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,798.61 : 17,698.08 = 3,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,798.61/17,698.08 = 3,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,798.61x = 17,698.08 × 3,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,798.61x = 53,687,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,687,833.60/11,798.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.35

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