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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,095.83, 16,643.59 and 2,775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,095.83, 16,643.59 and 2,775.81 is: 4,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,095.83 : 16,643.59 = 2,775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,095.83/16,643.59 = 2,775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,095.83x = 16,643.59 × 2,775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,095.83x = 46,199,436.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199,436.62/11,095.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.68

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