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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.52, 16,726.26 and 3,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.52, 16,726.26 and 3,754.68 is: 5,632.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.52 : 16,726.26 = 3,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.52/16,726.26 = 3,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.52x = 16,726.26 × 3,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.52x = 62,801,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,801,753.90/11,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.18

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