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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.94, 16,727.93 and 3,761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.94, 16,727.93 and 3,761.59 is: 5,642.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.94 : 16,727.93 = 3,761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.94/16,727.93 = 3,761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.94x = 16,727.93 × 3,761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.94x = 62,923,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,530.57/11,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.39

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