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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.39, 17,370.45 and 2,815.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.39, 17,370.45 and 2,815.29 is: 4,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.39 : 17,370.45 = 2,815.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.39/17,370.45 = 2,815.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.39x = 17,370.45 × 2,815.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.39x = 48,902,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,902,854.18/11,580.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.90

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