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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.38, 17,366.07 and 2,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.38, 17,366.07 and 2,812.24 is: 4,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.38 : 17,366.07 = 2,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.38/17,366.07 = 2,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.38x = 17,366.07 × 2,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.38x = 48,837,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,837,483.36/11,577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.35

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