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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,074.83, 16,612.32 and 2,754.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,074.83, 16,612.32 and 2,754.86 is: 4,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,074.83 : 16,612.32 = 2,754.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,074.83/16,612.32 = 2,754.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,074.83x = 16,612.32 × 2,754.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,074.83x = 45,764,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,764,532.81/11,074.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.30

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