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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.61, 17,699.58 and 3,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.61, 17,699.58 and 3,034.54 is: 4,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.61 : 17,699.58 = 3,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.61/17,699.58 = 3,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.61x = 17,699.58 × 3,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.61x = 53,710,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,710,083.49/11,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.85

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