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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.34, 16,562.05 and 2,721.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.34, 16,562.05 and 2,721.56 is: 4,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.34 : 16,562.05 = 2,721.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.34/16,562.05 = 2,721.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.34x = 16,562.05 × 2,721.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.34x = 45,074,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074,612.80/11,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.35

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