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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,079.76, 16,619.64 and 2,871.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,079.76, 16,619.64 and 2,871.76 is: 4,307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,079.76 : 16,619.64 = 2,871.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,079.76/16,619.64 = 2,871.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,079.76x = 16,619.64 × 2,871.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,079.76x = 47,727,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,727,617.37/11,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.64

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