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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,798.74, 17,698.74 and 3,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,798.74, 17,698.74 and 3,033.73 is: 4,550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,798.74 : 17,698.74 = 3,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,798.74/17,698.74 = 3,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,798.74x = 17,698.74 × 3,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,798.74x = 53,693,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,693,198.50/11,798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.76

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