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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.04, 16,603.68 and 3,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.04, 16,603.68 and 3,171.54 is: 4,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.04 : 16,603.68 = 3,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.04/16,603.68 = 3,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.04x = 16,603.68 × 3,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.04x = 52,659,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659,235.27/11,069.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.34

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