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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.83, 16,767.83 and 3,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.83, 16,767.83 and 3,279.02 is: 4,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.83 : 16,767.83 = 3,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.83/16,767.83 = 3,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.83x = 16,767.83 × 3,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.83x = 54,982,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,982,100.04/11,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.29

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