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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.89, 16,682.56 and 3,727.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.89, 16,682.56 and 3,727.38 is: 5,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.89 : 16,682.56 = 3,727.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.89/16,682.56 = 3,727.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.89x = 16,682.56 × 3,727.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.89x = 62,182,293.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,182,293.73/11,122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.48

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