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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,090.94, 16,636.23 and 2,771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,090.94, 16,636.23 and 2,771.01 is: 4,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,090.94 : 16,636.23 = 2,771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,090.94/16,636.23 = 2,771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,090.94x = 16,636.23 × 2,771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,090.94x = 46,099,159.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,099,159.69/11,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.47

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