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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,036.63, 16,555.11 and 2,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,036.63, 16,555.11 and 2,716.64 is: 4,075.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,036.63 : 16,555.11 = 2,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,036.63/16,555.11 = 2,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,036.63x = 16,555.11 × 2,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,036.63x = 44,974,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,250.79/11,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.00

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