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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,424.89, 17,137.35 and 4,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,424.89, 17,137.35 and 4,027.61 is: 6,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,424.89 : 17,137.35 = 4,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,424.89/17,137.35 = 4,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,424.89x = 17,137.35 × 4,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,424.89x = 69,022,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,022,476.55/11,424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.42

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