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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.36, 17,146.70 and 3,111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.36, 17,146.70 and 3,111.03 is: 4,666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.36 : 17,146.70 = 3,111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.36/17,146.70 = 3,111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.36x = 17,146.70 × 3,111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.36x = 53,343,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,876.53/11,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.86

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