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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,421.78, 17,134.70 and 4,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,421.78, 17,134.70 and 4,030.53 is: 6,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,421.78 : 17,134.70 = 4,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,421.78/17,134.70 = 4,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,421.78x = 17,134.70 × 4,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,421.78x = 69,061,902.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,061,902.24/11,421.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.51

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