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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.72, 16,511.28 and 3,110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.72, 16,511.28 and 3,110.78 is: 4,666.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.72 : 16,511.28 = 3,110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.72/16,511.28 = 3,110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.72x = 16,511.28 × 3,110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.72x = 51,362,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,362,959.60/11,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.09

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