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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,416.95, 17,127.54 and 4,026.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,416.95, 17,127.54 and 4,026.11 is: 6,039.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,416.95 : 17,127.54 = 4,026.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,416.95/17,127.54 = 4,026.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,416.95x = 17,127.54 × 4,026.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,416.95x = 68,957,274.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,957,274.43/11,416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.90

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