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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,152.29, 16,724.91 and 3,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,152.29, 16,724.91 and 3,755.02 is: 5,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,152.29 : 16,724.91 = 3,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,152.29/16,724.91 = 3,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,152.29x = 16,724.91 × 3,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,152.29x = 62,802,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802,364.32/11,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.34

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