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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.69, 17,370.97 and 2,815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.69, 17,370.97 and 2,815.62 is: 4,223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.69 : 17,370.97 = 2,815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.69/17,370.97 = 2,815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.69x = 17,370.97 × 2,815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.69x = 48,910,050.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,910,050.55/11,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.41

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