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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.81, 16,758.51 and 3,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.81, 16,758.51 and 3,273.58 is: 4,911.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.81 : 16,758.51 = 3,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.81/16,758.51 = 3,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.81x = 16,758.51 × 3,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.81x = 54,860,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,860,293.91/11,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,911.04

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