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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,153.39, 16,726.44 and 3,755.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,153.39, 16,726.44 and 3,755.87 is: 5,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,153.39 : 16,726.44 = 3,755.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,153.39/16,726.44 = 3,755.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,153.39x = 16,726.44 × 3,755.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,153.39x = 62,822,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,822,250.57/11,153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.57

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