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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.71, 16,610.33 and 2,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.71, 16,610.33 and 2,753.66 is: 4,130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.71 : 16,610.33 = 2,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.71/16,610.33 = 2,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.71x = 16,610.33 × 2,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.71x = 45,739,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,739,249.72/11,073.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.44

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