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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.30, 17,357.04 and 2,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.30, 17,357.04 and 2,806.22 is: 4,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.30 : 17,357.04 = 2,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.30/17,357.04 = 2,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.30x = 17,357.04 × 2,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.30x = 48,707,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,707,672.79/11,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.35

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