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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,178.33, 16,768.98 and 3,679.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,178.33, 16,768.98 and 3,679.41 is: 5,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,178.33 : 16,768.98 = 3,679.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,178.33/16,768.98 = 3,679.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,178.33x = 16,768.98 × 3,679.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,178.33x = 61,699,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,699,952.70/11,178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.60

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