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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.76, 17,356.20 and 2,805.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.76, 17,356.20 and 2,805.69 is: 4,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.76 : 17,356.20 = 2,805.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.76/17,356.20 = 2,805.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.76x = 17,356.20 × 2,805.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.76x = 48,696,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,696,116.78/11,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.55

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