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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.59, 16,551.73 and 2,714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.59, 16,551.73 and 2,714.68 is: 4,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.59 : 16,551.73 = 2,714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.59/16,551.73 = 2,714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.59x = 16,551.73 × 2,714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.59x = 44,932,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,932,567.64/11,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.98

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