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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,434.04, 17,151.36 and 3,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,434.04, 17,151.36 and 3,114.23 is: 4,671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,434.04 : 17,151.36 = 3,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,434.04/17,151.36 = 3,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,434.04x = 17,151.36 × 3,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,434.04x = 53,413,194.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,413,194.10/11,434.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.42

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