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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.14, 16,562.73 and 2,721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.14, 16,562.73 and 2,721.76 is: 4,082.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.14 : 16,562.73 = 2,721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.14/16,562.73 = 2,721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.14x = 16,562.73 × 2,721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.14x = 45,079,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079,776.00/11,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.52

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