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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.89, 16,544.28 and 2,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.89, 16,544.28 and 2,709.42 is: 4,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.89 : 16,544.28 = 2,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.89/16,544.28 = 2,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.89x = 16,544.28 × 2,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.89x = 44,825,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,825,403.12/11,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.99

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