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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,569.99, 17,355 and 2,804.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,569.99, 17,355 and 2,804.89 is: 4,207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,569.99 : 17,355 = 2,804.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,569.99/17,355 = 2,804.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,569.99x = 17,355 × 2,804.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,569.99x = 48,678,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,678,865.95/11,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.34

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