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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.92, 17,150.27 and 4,037.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.92, 17,150.27 and 4,037.86 is: 6,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.92 : 17,150.27 = 4,037.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.92/17,150.27 = 4,037.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.92x = 17,150.27 × 4,037.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.92x = 69,250,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,250,294.00/11,429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.69

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