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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.65, 16,551.82 and 2,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.65, 16,551.82 and 2,714.74 is: 4,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.65 : 16,551.82 = 2,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.65/16,551.82 = 2,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.65x = 16,551.82 × 2,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.65x = 44,933,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,933,887.83/11,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.07

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