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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.53, 17,354.13 and 2,804.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.53, 17,354.13 and 2,804.52 is: 4,206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.53 : 17,354.13 = 2,804.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.53/17,354.13 = 2,804.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.53x = 17,354.13 × 2,804.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.53x = 48,669,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669,917.90/11,569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.73

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