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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.66, 17,140.52 and 4,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.66, 17,140.52 and 4,034.41 is: 6,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.66 : 17,140.52 = 4,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.66/17,140.52 = 4,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.66x = 17,140.52 × 4,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.66x = 69,151,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,151,779.42/11,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.33

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