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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.48, 16,740.60 and 2,727.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.48, 16,740.60 and 2,727.06 is: 4,090.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.48 : 16,740.60 = 2,727.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.48/16,740.60 = 2,727.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.48x = 16,740.60 × 2,727.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.48x = 45,652,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652,620.64/11,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.56

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