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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,040.59, 16,560.92 and 2,720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,040.59, 16,560.92 and 2,720.81 is: 4,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,040.59 : 16,560.92 = 2,720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,040.59/16,560.92 = 2,720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,040.59x = 16,560.92 × 2,720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,040.59x = 45,059,040.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,040.74/11,040.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.22

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