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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.77, 16,589.25 and 2,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.77, 16,589.25 and 2,739.81 is: 4,109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.77 : 16,589.25 = 2,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.77/16,589.25 = 2,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.77x = 16,589.25 × 2,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.77x = 45,451,393.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451,393.04/11,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.61

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