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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.76, 16,607.59 and 2,751.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.76, 16,607.59 and 2,751.62 is: 4,127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.76 : 16,607.59 = 2,751.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.76/16,607.59 = 2,751.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.76x = 16,607.59 × 2,751.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.76x = 45,697,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697,686.88/11,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.41

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