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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.65, 16,571.07 and 2,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.65, 16,571.07 and 2,727.60 is: 4,091.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.65 : 16,571.07 = 2,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.65/16,571.07 = 2,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.65x = 16,571.07 × 2,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.65x = 45,199,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,199,250.53/11,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.30

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