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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,424.12, 17,137.55 and 4,027.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,424.12, 17,137.55 and 4,027.05 is: 6,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,424.12 : 17,137.55 = 4,027.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,424.12/17,137.55 = 4,027.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,424.12x = 17,137.55 × 4,027.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,424.12x = 69,013,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,013,750.59/11,424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.06

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