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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.52, 16,551.37 and 2,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.52, 16,551.37 and 2,714.56 is: 4,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.52 : 16,551.37 = 2,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.52/16,551.37 = 2,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.52x = 16,551.37 × 2,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.52x = 44,929,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,929,686.95/11,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.74

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