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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,035.87, 16,553.36 and 2,715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,035.87, 16,553.36 and 2,715.48 is: 4,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,035.87 : 16,553.36 = 2,715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,035.87/16,553.36 = 2,715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,035.87x = 16,553.36 × 2,715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,035.87x = 44,950,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950,324.80/11,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.11

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