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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.91, 16,725.83 and 3,753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.91, 16,725.83 and 3,753.13 is: 5,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.91 : 16,725.83 = 3,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.91/16,725.83 = 3,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.91x = 16,725.83 × 3,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.91x = 62,774,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,774,130.72/11,148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.52

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