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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.48, 17,355.83 and 2,805.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.48, 17,355.83 and 2,805.47 is: 4,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.48 : 17,355.83 = 2,805.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.48/17,355.83 = 2,805.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.48x = 17,355.83 × 2,805.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.48x = 48,691,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691,260.39/11,570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.23

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