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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.35, 16,562.04 and 2,721.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.35, 16,562.04 and 2,721.57 is: 4,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.35 : 16,562.04 = 2,721.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.35/16,562.04 = 2,721.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.35x = 16,562.04 × 2,721.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.35x = 45,074,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074,751.20/11,041.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.36

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