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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,430.91, 17,139.45 and 7,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,430.91, 17,139.45 and 7,477.42 is: 11,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,430.91 : 17,139.45 = 7,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,430.91/17,139.45 = 7,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,430.91x = 17,139.45 × 7,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,430.91x = 128,158,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,158,866.22/11,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.61

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