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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,177.44, 16,761.97 and 3,278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,177.44, 16,761.97 and 3,278.32 is: 4,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,177.44 : 16,761.97 = 3,278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,177.44/16,761.97 = 3,278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,177.44x = 16,761.97 × 3,278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,177.44x = 54,951,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,951,101.49/11,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.25

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