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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,011.48, 16,516.86 and 2,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,011.48, 16,516.86 and 2,691.54 is: 4,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,011.48 : 16,516.86 = 2,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,011.48/16,516.86 = 2,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,011.48x = 16,516.86 × 2,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,011.48x = 44,455,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,455,789.36/11,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.22

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