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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,804.59, 17,707.06 and 3,039.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,804.59, 17,707.06 and 3,039.51 is: 4,559.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,804.59 : 17,707.06 = 3,039.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,804.59/17,707.06 = 3,039.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,804.59x = 17,707.06 × 3,039.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,804.59x = 53,820,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820,739.44/11,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,559.31

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