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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.94, 16,759.96 and 3,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.94, 16,759.96 and 3,675.92 is: 5,514.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.94 : 16,759.96 = 3,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.94/16,759.96 = 3,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.94x = 16,759.96 × 3,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.94x = 61,608,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,608,199.85/11,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.55

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