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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.09, 16,727.70 and 3,754.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.09, 16,727.70 and 3,754.35 is: 5,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.09 : 16,727.70 = 3,754.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.09/16,727.70 = 3,754.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.09x = 16,727.70 × 3,754.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.09x = 62,801,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,801,640.50/11,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.39

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