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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.55, 16,544.16 and 2,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.55, 16,544.16 and 2,709.53 is: 4,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.55 : 16,544.16 = 2,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.55/16,544.16 = 2,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.55x = 16,544.16 × 2,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.55x = 44,826,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,826,887.33/11,029.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.26

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