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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.63, 17,144.82 and 3,933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.63, 17,144.82 and 3,933.11 is: 5,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.63 : 17,144.82 = 3,933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.63/17,144.82 = 3,933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.63x = 17,144.82 × 3,933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.63x = 67,432,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432,462.99/11,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,899.79

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