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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.58, 17,148.06 and 4,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.58, 17,148.06 and 4,034.20 is: 6,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.58 : 17,148.06 = 4,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.58/17,148.06 = 4,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.58x = 17,148.06 × 4,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.58x = 69,178,703.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178,703.65/11,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.07

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