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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,177.39, 16,768.68 and 3,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,177.39, 16,768.68 and 3,279.59 is: 4,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,177.39 : 16,768.68 = 3,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,177.39/16,768.68 = 3,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,177.39x = 16,768.68 × 3,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,177.39x = 54,994,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,994,295.00/11,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.14

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