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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.03, 16,724.85 and 2,716.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.03, 16,724.85 and 2,716.61 is: 4,074.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.03 : 16,724.85 = 2,716.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.03/16,724.85 = 2,716.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.03x = 16,724.85 × 2,716.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.03x = 45,434,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,434,811.13/11,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.86

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