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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,052.74, 16,579.11 and 2,732.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,052.74, 16,579.11 and 2,732.90 is: 4,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,052.74 : 16,579.11 = 2,732.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,052.74/16,579.11 = 2,732.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,052.74x = 16,579.11 × 2,732.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,052.74x = 45,308,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,308,966.82/11,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.34

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