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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,014.70, 16,521.80 and 2,694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,014.70, 16,521.80 and 2,694.56 is: 4,041.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,014.70 : 16,521.80 = 2,694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,014.70/16,521.80 = 2,694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,014.70x = 16,521.80 × 2,694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,014.70x = 44,518,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,518,981.41/11,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.78

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