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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.07, 16,540.49 and 2,707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.07, 16,540.49 and 2,707.01 is: 4,060.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.07 : 16,540.49 = 2,707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.07/16,540.49 = 2,707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.07x = 16,540.49 × 2,707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.07x = 44,775,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,775,175.60/11,027.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.48

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