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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,027.39, 16,540.93 and 2,707.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,027.39, 16,540.93 and 2,707.37 is: 4,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,027.39 : 16,540.93 = 2,707.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,027.39/16,540.93 = 2,707.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,027.39x = 16,540.93 × 2,707.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,027.39x = 44,782,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782,462.39/11,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.02

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