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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.44, 17,354.16 and 2,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.44, 17,354.16 and 2,804.32 is: 4,206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.44 : 17,354.16 = 2,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.44/17,354.16 = 2,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.44x = 17,354.16 × 2,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.44x = 48,666,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,666,617.97/11,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.48

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