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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.91, 16,727.42 and 3,754.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.91, 16,727.42 and 3,754.17 is: 5,632.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.91 : 16,727.42 = 3,754.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.91/16,727.42 = 3,754.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.91x = 16,727.42 × 3,754.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.91x = 62,797,559.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797,559.57/11,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.12

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