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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.84, 16,615.32 and 2,756.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.84, 16,615.32 and 2,756.86 is: 4,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.84 : 16,615.32 = 2,756.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.84/16,615.32 = 2,756.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.84x = 16,615.32 × 2,756.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.84x = 45,806,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,111.10/11,076.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.30

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