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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151, 16,727.58 and 3,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151, 16,727.58 and 3,757.32 is: 5,636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151 : 16,727.58 = 3,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151/16,727.58 = 3,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151x = 16,727.58 × 3,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151x = 62,850,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,850,870.89/11,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.34

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