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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,122.97, 16,684.46 and 3,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,122.97, 16,684.46 and 3,727.44 is: 5,591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,122.97 : 16,684.46 = 3,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,122.97/16,684.46 = 3,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,122.97x = 16,684.46 × 3,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,122.97x = 62,190,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190,367.51/11,122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,591.17

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