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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.52, 16,608.90 and 3,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.52, 16,608.90 and 3,175.26 is: 4,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.52 : 16,608.90 = 3,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.52/16,608.90 = 3,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.52x = 16,608.90 × 3,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.52x = 52,737,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,737,575.81/11,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.92

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