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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,061.80, 16,592.25 and 2,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,061.80, 16,592.25 and 2,741.84 is: 4,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,061.80 : 16,592.25 = 2,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,061.80/16,592.25 = 2,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,061.80x = 16,592.25 × 2,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,061.80x = 45,493,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,493,294.74/11,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.65

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