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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,076.41, 16,609.62 and 3,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,076.41, 16,609.62 and 3,177.12 is: 4,764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,076.41 : 16,609.62 = 3,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,076.41/16,609.62 = 3,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,076.41x = 16,609.62 × 3,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,076.41x = 52,770,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,770,830.09/11,076.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.25

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