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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.66, 17,442.09 and 4,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.66, 17,442.09 and 4,027.59 is: 6,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.66 : 17,442.09 = 4,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.66/17,442.09 = 4,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.66x = 17,442.09 × 4,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.66x = 70,249,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,249,587.26/11,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.63

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