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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.26, 17,141.94 and 3,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.26, 17,141.94 and 3,107.30 is: 4,661.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.26 : 17,141.94 = 3,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.26/17,141.94 = 3,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.26x = 17,141.94 × 3,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.26x = 53,265,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,064.45/11,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.23

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