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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,048.21, 16,572.35 and 2,728.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,048.21, 16,572.35 and 2,728.23 is: 4,092.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,048.21 : 16,572.35 = 2,728.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,048.21/16,572.35 = 2,728.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,048.21x = 16,572.35 × 2,728.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,048.21x = 45,213,182.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213,182.44/11,048.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.35

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