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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.55, 16,592.12 and 2,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.55, 16,592.12 and 2,741.58 is: 4,112.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.55 : 16,592.12 = 2,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.55/16,592.12 = 2,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.55x = 16,592.12 × 2,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.55x = 45,488,610.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488,610.64/11,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.32

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