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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.07, 17,369.98 and 2,814.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.07, 17,369.98 and 2,814.99 is: 4,222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.07 : 17,369.98 = 2,814.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.07/17,369.98 = 2,814.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.07x = 17,369.98 × 2,814.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.07x = 48,896,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,896,372.52/11,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.46

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