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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.43, 16,725.52 and 3,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.43, 16,725.52 and 3,754.84 is: 5,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.43 : 16,725.52 = 3,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.43/16,725.52 = 3,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.43x = 16,725.52 × 3,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.43x = 62,801,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,801,651.52/11,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.22

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