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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.06, 17,359.61 and 2,807.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.06, 17,359.61 and 2,807.99 is: 4,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.06 : 17,359.61 = 2,807.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.06/17,359.61 = 2,807.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.06x = 17,359.61 × 2,807.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.06x = 48,745,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,745,597.24/11,573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.99

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