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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.98, 17,353.58 and 2,803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.98, 17,353.58 and 2,803.97 is: 4,205.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.98 : 17,353.58 = 2,803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.98/17,353.58 = 2,803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.98x = 17,353.58 × 2,803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.98x = 48,658,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,658,947.08/11,568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.98

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