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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.21, 17,356.82 and 2,806.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.21, 17,356.82 and 2,806.11 is: 4,209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.21 : 17,356.82 = 2,806.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.21/17,356.82 = 2,806.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.21x = 17,356.82 × 2,806.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.21x = 48,705,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705,132.14/11,571.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.17

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