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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.41, 17,146.03 and 3,932.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.41, 17,146.03 and 3,932.67 is: 5,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.41 : 17,146.03 = 3,932.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.41/17,146.03 = 3,932.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.41x = 17,146.03 × 3,932.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.41x = 67,429,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429,677.80/11,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.66

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