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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.58, 16,760.72 and 3,277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.58, 16,760.72 and 3,277.07 is: 4,914.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.58 : 16,760.72 = 3,277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.58/16,760.72 = 3,277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.58x = 16,760.72 × 3,277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.58x = 54,925,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,925,952.50/11,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.38

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