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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.18, 17,143.66 and 3,109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.18, 17,143.66 and 3,109.07 is: 4,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.18 : 17,143.66 = 3,109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.18/17,143.66 = 3,109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.18x = 17,143.66 × 3,109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.18x = 53,300,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300,856.17/11,429.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.58

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