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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,156.91, 16,735.82 and 3,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,156.91, 16,735.82 and 3,365.72 is: 5,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,156.91 : 16,735.82 = 3,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,156.91/16,735.82 = 3,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,156.91x = 16,735.82 × 3,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,156.91x = 56,328,046.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,328,046.34/11,156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.72

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