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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.29, 17,356.76 and 2,806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.29, 17,356.76 and 2,806.28 is: 4,209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.29 : 17,356.76 = 2,806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.29/17,356.76 = 2,806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.29x = 17,356.76 × 2,806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.29x = 48,707,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,707,827.64/11,571.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.37

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