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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,600.61, 17,385.41 and 6,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,600.61, 17,385.41 and 6,042.29 is: 9,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,600.61 : 17,385.41 = 6,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,600.61/17,385.41 = 6,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,600.61x = 17,385.41 × 6,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,600.61x = 105,047,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,047,571.85/11,600.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.35

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