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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.52, 17,363.32 and 2,810.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.52, 17,363.32 and 2,810.42 is: 4,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.52 : 17,363.32 = 2,810.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.52/17,363.32 = 2,810.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.52x = 17,363.32 × 2,810.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.52x = 48,798,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,798,221.79/11,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.64

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