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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.30, 17,698.96 and 3,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.30, 17,698.96 and 3,034.16 is: 4,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.30 : 17,698.96 = 3,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.30/17,698.96 = 3,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.30x = 17,698.96 × 3,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.30x = 53,701,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701,476.47/11,799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.24

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