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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,150.61, 16,727.64 and 3,754.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,150.61, 16,727.64 and 3,754.49 is: 5,632.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,150.61 : 16,727.64 = 3,754.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,150.61/16,727.64 = 3,754.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,150.61x = 16,727.64 × 3,754.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,150.61x = 62,803,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,803,659.39/11,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.31

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