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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.96, 16,741.26 and 2,727.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.96, 16,741.26 and 2,727.54 is: 4,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.96 : 16,741.26 = 2,727.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.96/16,741.26 = 2,727.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.96x = 16,741.26 × 2,727.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.96x = 45,662,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,662,456.30/11,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.27

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