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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,713.52, 17,570.10 and 2,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,713.52, 17,570.10 and 2,828.76 is: 4,243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,713.52 : 17,570.10 = 2,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,713.52/17,570.10 = 2,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,713.52x = 17,570.10 × 2,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,713.52x = 49,701,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,701,596.08/11,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.10

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