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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.98, 17,142.01 and 4,028.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.98, 17,142.01 and 4,028.42 is: 6,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.98 : 17,142.01 = 4,028.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.98/17,142.01 = 4,028.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.98x = 17,142.01 × 4,028.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.98x = 69,055,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,055,120.14/11,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.64

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