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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,042.70, 16,564.05 and 2,722.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,042.70, 16,564.05 and 2,722.65 is: 4,083.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,042.70 : 16,564.05 = 2,722.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,042.70/16,564.05 = 2,722.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,042.70x = 16,564.05 × 2,722.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,042.70x = 45,098,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,110.73/11,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.98

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