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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.67, 17,144.55 and 4,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.67, 17,144.55 and 4,030.11 is: 6,045.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.67 : 17,144.55 = 4,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.67/17,144.55 = 4,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.67x = 17,144.55 × 4,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.67x = 69,094,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,094,422.40/11,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.18

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