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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,137.02, 16,705.89 and 3,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,137.02, 16,705.89 and 3,741.54 is: 5,612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,137.02 : 16,705.89 = 3,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,137.02/16,705.89 = 3,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,137.02x = 16,705.89 × 3,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,137.02x = 62,505,755.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,505,755.67/11,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,612.43

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