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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.42, 16,581.46 and 2,734.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.42, 16,581.46 and 2,734.44 is: 4,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.42 : 16,581.46 = 2,734.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.42/16,581.46 = 2,734.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.42x = 16,581.46 × 2,734.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.42x = 45,341,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,007.48/11,054.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.62

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