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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.95, 17,354.84 and 2,804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.95, 17,354.84 and 2,804.90 is: 4,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.95 : 17,354.84 = 2,804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.95/17,354.84 = 2,804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.95x = 17,354.84 × 2,804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.95x = 48,678,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678,489.92/11,569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.32

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