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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.08, 17,365.64 and 2,812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.08, 17,365.64 and 2,812.01 is: 4,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.08 : 17,365.64 = 2,812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.08/17,365.64 = 2,812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.08x = 17,365.64 × 2,812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.08x = 48,832,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,832,252.45/11,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.01

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