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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.13, 17,133.93 and 3,925.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.13, 17,133.93 and 3,925.97 is: 5,888.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.13 : 17,133.93 = 3,925.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.13/17,133.93 = 3,925.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.13x = 17,133.93 × 3,925.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.13x = 67,267,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,267,273.74/11,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.69

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