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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.50, 17,064.75 and 3,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.50, 17,064.75 and 3,168.50 is: 4,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.50 : 17,064.75 = 3,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.50/17,064.75 = 3,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.50x = 17,064.75 × 3,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.50x = 54,069,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069,660.38/11,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.75

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