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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.70, 16,753.62 and 3,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.70, 16,753.62 and 3,272.04 is: 4,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.70 : 16,753.62 = 3,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.70/16,753.62 = 3,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.70x = 16,753.62 × 3,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.70x = 54,818,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,818,514.78/11,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.91

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