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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,047.95, 16,571.98 and 2,728.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,047.95, 16,571.98 and 2,728.14 is: 4,092.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,047.95 : 16,571.98 = 2,728.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,047.95/16,571.98 = 2,728.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,047.95x = 16,571.98 × 2,728.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,047.95x = 45,210,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,210,607.44/11,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.22

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