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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,565.37, 17,347.99 and 2,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,565.37, 17,347.99 and 2,800.28 is: 4,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,565.37 : 17,347.99 = 2,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,565.37/17,347.99 = 2,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,565.37x = 17,347.99 × 2,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,565.37x = 48,579,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,579,229.44/11,565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.41

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