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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.49, 17,354.25 and 2,804.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.49, 17,354.25 and 2,804.39 is: 4,206.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.49 : 17,354.25 = 2,804.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.49/17,354.25 = 2,804.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.49x = 17,354.25 × 2,804.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.49x = 48,668,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,668,085.16/11,569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.59

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