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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.07, 16,550.96 and 2,714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.07, 16,550.96 and 2,714.15 is: 4,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.07 : 16,550.96 = 2,714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.07/16,550.96 = 2,714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.07x = 16,550.96 × 2,714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.07x = 44,921,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,921,815.89/11,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.19

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