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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,028.76, 16,542.85 and 2,708.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,028.76, 16,542.85 and 2,708.71 is: 4,062.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,028.76 : 16,542.85 = 2,708.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,028.76/16,542.85 = 2,708.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,028.76x = 16,542.85 × 2,708.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,028.76x = 44,809,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,809,783.22/11,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.99

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