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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.99, 17,147.58 and 4,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.99, 17,147.58 and 4,034.51 is: 6,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.99 : 17,147.58 = 4,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.99/17,147.58 = 4,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.99x = 17,147.58 × 4,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.99x = 69,181,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,181,977.08/11,429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.67

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