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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,126.03, 16,691.70 and 3,730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,126.03, 16,691.70 and 3,730.52 is: 5,596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,126.03 : 16,691.70 = 3,730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,126.03/16,691.70 = 3,730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,126.03x = 16,691.70 × 3,730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,126.03x = 62,268,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268,720.68/11,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,596.67

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