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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.72, 16,718.88 and 3,650.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.72, 16,718.88 and 3,650.54 is: 5,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.72 : 16,718.88 = 3,650.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.72/16,718.88 = 3,650.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.72x = 16,718.88 × 3,650.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.72x = 61,032,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,032,940.20/11,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,474.43

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