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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.61, 16,553.43 and 2,715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.61, 16,553.43 and 2,715.78 is: 4,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.61 : 16,553.43 = 2,715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.61/16,553.43 = 2,715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.61x = 16,553.43 × 2,715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.61x = 44,955,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,955,474.13/11,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.68

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