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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,074.32, 16,611.43 and 2,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,074.32, 16,611.43 and 2,754.28 is: 4,131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,074.32 : 16,611.43 = 2,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,074.32/16,611.43 = 2,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,074.32x = 16,611.43 × 2,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,074.32x = 45,752,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752,529.42/11,074.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.41

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