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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,424.61, 17,137.25 and 3,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,424.61, 17,137.25 and 3,104.58 is: 4,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,424.61 : 17,137.25 = 3,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,424.61/17,137.25 = 3,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,424.61x = 17,137.25 × 3,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,424.61x = 53,203,963.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203,963.61/11,424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.96

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