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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,086.74, 16,630.35 and 2,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,086.74, 16,630.35 and 2,766.66 is: 4,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,086.74 : 16,630.35 = 2,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,086.74/16,630.35 = 2,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,086.74x = 16,630.35 × 2,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,086.74x = 46,010,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010,524.13/11,086.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.05

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