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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.74, 17,363.70 and 2,810.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.74, 17,363.70 and 2,810.73 is: 4,216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.74 : 17,363.70 = 2,810.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.74/17,363.70 = 2,810.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.74x = 17,363.70 × 2,810.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.74x = 48,804,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,804,672.50/11,575.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.12

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