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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,125.55, 16,682.34 and 3,727.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,125.55, 16,682.34 and 3,727.55 is: 5,589.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,125.55 : 16,682.34 = 3,727.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,125.55/16,682.34 = 3,727.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,125.55x = 16,682.34 × 3,727.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,125.55x = 62,184,256.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184,256.47/11,125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,589.32

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