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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.51, 17,349.77 and 2,801.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.51, 17,349.77 and 2,801.43 is: 4,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.51 : 17,349.77 = 2,801.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.51/17,349.77 = 2,801.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.51x = 17,349.77 × 2,801.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.51x = 48,604,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,604,166.17/11,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.15

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