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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.59, 17,699.40 and 3,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.59, 17,699.40 and 3,034.52 is: 4,551.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.59 : 17,699.40 = 3,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.59/17,699.40 = 3,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.59x = 17,699.40 × 3,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.59x = 53,709,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,709,183.29/11,799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.78

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