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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.30, 16,725.77 and 3,760.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.30, 16,725.77 and 3,760.20 is: 5,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.30 : 16,725.77 = 3,760.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.30/16,725.77 = 3,760.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.30x = 16,725.77 × 3,760.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.30x = 62,892,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,892,240.35/11,158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.36

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