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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,409.68, 17,114.63 and 4,014.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,409.68, 17,114.63 and 4,014.20 is: 6,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,409.68 : 17,114.63 = 4,014.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,409.68/17,114.63 = 4,014.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,409.68x = 17,114.63 × 4,014.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,409.68x = 68,701,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,701,570.46/11,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.34

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