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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.27, 17,362.91 and 2,810.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.27, 17,362.91 and 2,810.13 is: 4,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.27 : 17,362.91 = 2,810.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.27/17,362.91 = 2,810.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.27x = 17,362.91 × 2,810.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.27x = 48,791,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,791,960.39/11,575.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.19

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