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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,863.34, 17,795.17 and 3,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,863.34, 17,795.17 and 3,098.25 is: 4,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,863.34 : 17,795.17 = 3,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,863.34/17,795.17 = 3,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,863.34x = 17,795.17 × 3,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,863.34x = 55,133,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,133,900.22/11,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.42

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