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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.88, 17,699.78 and 3,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.88, 17,699.78 and 3,034.73 is: 4,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.88 : 17,699.78 = 3,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.88/17,699.78 = 3,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.88x = 17,699.78 × 3,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.88x = 53,714,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,714,105.20/11,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.09

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