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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.68, 16,599.64 and 3,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.68, 16,599.64 and 3,170.68 is: 4,755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.68 : 16,599.64 = 3,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.68/16,599.64 = 3,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.68x = 16,599.64 × 3,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.68x = 52,632,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,632,146.56/11,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.05

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