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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.73, 16,571.25 and 2,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.73, 16,571.25 and 2,727.81 is: 4,091.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.73 : 16,571.25 = 2,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.73/16,571.25 = 2,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.73x = 16,571.25 × 2,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.73x = 45,203,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,221.46/11,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.63

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