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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.46, 16,629.53 and 2,766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.46, 16,629.53 and 2,766.44 is: 4,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.46 : 16,629.53 = 2,766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.46/16,629.53 = 2,766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.46x = 16,629.53 × 2,766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.46x = 46,004,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,004,499.99/11,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.61

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