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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,411.60, 17,117.40 and 4,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,411.60, 17,117.40 and 4,013.60 is: 6,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,411.60 : 17,117.40 = 4,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,411.60/17,117.40 = 4,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,411.60x = 17,117.40 × 4,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,411.60x = 68,702,396.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,702,396.64/11,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.40

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