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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.64, 16,547.31 and 2,711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.64, 16,547.31 and 2,711.69 is: 4,067.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.64 : 16,547.31 = 2,711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.64/16,547.31 = 2,711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.64x = 16,547.31 × 2,711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.64x = 44,871,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,871,175.05/11,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.50

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