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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.72, 16,753.47 and 3,271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.72, 16,753.47 and 3,271.48 is: 4,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.72 : 16,753.47 = 3,271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.72/16,753.47 = 3,271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.72x = 16,753.47 × 3,271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.72x = 54,808,642.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,808,642.04/11,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.46

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