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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,173.70, 16,756.62 and 3,274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,173.70, 16,756.62 and 3,274.04 is: 4,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,173.70 : 16,756.62 = 3,274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,173.70/16,756.62 = 3,274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,173.70x = 16,756.62 × 3,274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,173.70x = 54,861,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861,844.14/11,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,909.91

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