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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,174.96, 16,764.50 and 3,678.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,174.96, 16,764.50 and 3,678.95 is: 5,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,174.96 : 16,764.50 = 3,678.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,174.96/16,764.50 = 3,678.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,174.96x = 16,764.50 × 3,678.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,174.96x = 61,675,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,675,738.88/11,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.10

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