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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.76, 16,759.26 and 3,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.76, 16,759.26 and 3,381.24 is: 5,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.76 : 16,759.26 = 3,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.76/16,759.26 = 3,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.76x = 16,759.26 × 3,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.76x = 56,667,080.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667,080.28/11,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.35

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