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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,149.92, 16,727.44 and 3,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,149.92, 16,727.44 and 3,754.18 is: 5,632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,149.92 : 16,727.44 = 3,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,149.92/16,727.44 = 3,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,149.92x = 16,727.44 × 3,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,149.92x = 62,797,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,797,820.70/11,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.13

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