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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,136.65, 16,704.38 and 3,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,136.65, 16,704.38 and 3,741.26 is: 5,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,136.65 : 16,704.38 = 3,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,136.65/16,704.38 = 3,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,136.65x = 16,704.38 × 3,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,136.65x = 62,495,428.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,495,428.72/11,136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.69

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