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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.29, 16,726.94 and 3,755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.29, 16,726.94 and 3,755.13 is: 5,632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.29 : 16,726.94 = 3,755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.29/16,726.94 = 3,755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.29x = 16,726.94 × 3,755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.29x = 62,811,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811,803.59/11,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.70

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