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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,157.06, 16,735.09 and 3,761.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,157.06, 16,735.09 and 3,761.49 is: 5,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,157.06 : 16,735.09 = 3,761.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,157.06/16,735.09 = 3,761.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,157.06x = 16,735.09 × 3,761.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,157.06x = 62,948,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948,873.68/11,157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.07

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