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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.14, 16,561.23 and 2,720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.14, 16,561.23 and 2,720.76 is: 4,081.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.14 : 16,561.23 = 2,720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.14/16,561.23 = 2,720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.14x = 16,561.23 × 2,720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.14x = 45,059,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,132.13/11,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.02

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