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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.63, 17,141.82 and 3,931.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.63, 17,141.82 and 3,931.11 is: 5,896.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.63 : 17,141.82 = 3,931.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.63/17,141.82 = 3,931.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.63x = 17,141.82 × 3,931.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.63x = 67,386,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,386,380.02/11,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.79

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