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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.49, 17,360.33 and 2,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.49, 17,360.33 and 2,808.48 is: 4,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.49 : 17,360.33 = 2,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.49/17,360.33 = 2,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.49x = 17,360.33 × 2,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.49x = 48,756,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,756,139.60/11,573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.74

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