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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.96, 17,141.54 and 3,530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.96, 17,141.54 and 3,530.19 is: 5,295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.96 : 17,141.54 = 3,530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.96/17,141.54 = 3,530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.96x = 17,141.54 × 3,530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.96x = 60,512,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,512,875.44/11,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,295.16

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