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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.52, 16,571.28 and 2,727.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.52, 16,571.28 and 2,727.56 is: 4,091.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.52 : 16,571.28 = 2,727.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.52/16,571.28 = 2,727.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.52x = 16,571.28 × 2,727.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.52x = 45,199,160.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,199,160.48/11,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.34

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