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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.08, 16,729.84 and 3,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.08, 16,729.84 and 3,755.96 is: 5,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.08 : 16,729.84 = 3,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.08/16,729.84 = 3,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.08x = 16,729.84 × 3,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.08x = 62,836,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,836,609.85/11,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.52

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