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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.21, 16,570.85 and 2,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.21, 16,570.85 and 2,727.23 is: 4,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.21 : 16,570.85 = 2,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.21/16,570.85 = 2,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.21x = 16,570.85 × 2,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.21x = 45,192,522.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,192,522.96/11,047.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.85

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