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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.61, 16,757.98 and 3,674.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.61, 16,757.98 and 3,674.58 is: 5,512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.61 : 16,757.98 = 3,674.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.61/16,757.98 = 3,674.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.61x = 16,757.98 × 3,674.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.61x = 61,578,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578,560.38/11,170.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,512.55

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