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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.96, 16,601.74 and 3,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.96, 16,601.74 and 3,274.76 is: 4,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.96 : 16,601.74 = 3,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.96/16,601.74 = 3,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.96x = 16,601.74 × 3,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.96x = 54,366,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366,714.08/11,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.97

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