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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.76, 16,774.26 and 3,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.76, 16,774.26 and 3,391.24 is: 5,087.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.76 : 16,774.26 = 3,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.76/16,774.26 = 3,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.76x = 16,774.26 × 3,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.76x = 56,885,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,885,541.48/11,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,087.35

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