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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,026.74, 16,539.74 and 2,706.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,026.74, 16,539.74 and 2,706.78 is: 4,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,026.74 : 16,539.74 = 2,706.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,026.74/16,539.74 = 2,706.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,026.74x = 16,539.74 × 2,706.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,026.74x = 44,769,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769,437.44/11,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.08

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