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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.24, 16,546.71 and 2,711.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.24, 16,546.71 and 2,711.33 is: 4,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.24 : 16,546.71 = 2,711.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.24/16,546.71 = 2,711.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.24x = 16,546.71 × 2,711.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.24x = 44,863,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,863,518.92/11,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.95

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