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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.31, 17,350.96 and 2,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.31, 17,350.96 and 2,802.20 is: 4,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.31 : 17,350.96 = 2,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.31/17,350.96 = 2,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.31x = 17,350.96 × 2,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.31x = 48,620,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,620,771.61/11,567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.29

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