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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.97, 17,356.45 and 2,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.97, 17,356.45 and 2,805.88 is: 4,208.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.97 : 17,356.45 = 2,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.97/17,356.45 = 2,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.97x = 17,356.45 × 2,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.97x = 48,700,115.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700,115.93/11,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.82

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