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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,080.70, 16,621.04 and 2,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,080.70, 16,621.04 and 2,872.70 is: 4,309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,080.70 : 16,621.04 = 2,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,080.70/16,621.04 = 2,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,080.70x = 16,621.04 × 2,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,080.70x = 47,747,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,747,164.14/11,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.04

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