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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.56, 16,602.38 and 2,748.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.56, 16,602.38 and 2,748.40 is: 4,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.56 : 16,602.38 = 2,748.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.56/16,602.38 = 2,748.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.56x = 16,602.38 × 2,748.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.56x = 45,629,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,629,981.19/11,068.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.49

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