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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.27, 16,602.44 and 3,170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.27, 16,602.44 and 3,170.77 is: 4,756.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.27 : 16,602.44 = 3,170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.27/16,602.44 = 3,170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.27x = 16,602.44 × 3,170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.27x = 52,642,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,642,502.82/11,068.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.16

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