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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,566.73, 17,350.20 and 2,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,566.73, 17,350.20 and 2,801.72 is: 4,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,566.73 : 17,350.20 = 2,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,566.73/17,350.20 = 2,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,566.73x = 17,350.20 × 2,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,566.73x = 48,610,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,610,445.72/11,566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.61

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