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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,136.97, 16,706.27 and 3,741.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,136.97, 16,706.27 and 3,741.38 is: 5,612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,136.97 : 16,706.27 = 3,741.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,136.97/16,706.27 = 3,741.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,136.97x = 16,706.27 × 3,741.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,136.97x = 62,504,430.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,504,430.27/11,136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.34

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