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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.97, 17,137.17 and 4,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.97, 17,137.17 and 4,029.35 is: 6,043.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.97 : 17,137.17 = 4,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.97/17,137.17 = 4,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.97x = 17,137.17 × 4,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.97x = 69,051,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,051,570.25/11,425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.39

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