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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,049.96, 16,574.98 and 2,730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,049.96, 16,574.98 and 2,730.14 is: 4,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,049.96 : 16,574.98 = 2,730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,049.96/16,574.98 = 2,730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,049.96x = 16,574.98 × 2,730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,049.96x = 45,252,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,015.90/11,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.22

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