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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,156.61, 16,734.69 and 2,723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,156.61, 16,734.69 and 2,723.16 is: 4,084.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,156.61 : 16,734.69 = 2,723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,156.61/16,734.69 = 2,723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,156.61x = 16,734.69 × 2,723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,156.61x = 45,571,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,238.42/11,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.69

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