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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,571.99, 17,357.99 and 2,806.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,571.99, 17,357.99 and 2,806.89 is: 4,210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,571.99 : 17,357.99 = 2,806.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,571.99/17,357.99 = 2,806.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,571.99x = 17,357.99 × 2,806.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,571.99x = 48,721,968.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,721,968.55/11,571.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.34

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