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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,112.58, 16,669.73 and 3,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,112.58, 16,669.73 and 3,717.07 is: 5,575.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,112.58 : 16,669.73 = 3,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,112.58/16,669.73 = 3,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,112.58x = 16,669.73 × 3,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,112.58x = 61,962,553.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,962,553.29/11,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.89

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