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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.35, 16,726.88 and 3,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.35, 16,726.88 and 3,759 is: 5,634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.35 : 16,726.88 = 3,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.35/16,726.88 = 3,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.35x = 16,726.88 × 3,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.35x = 62,876,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,876,341.92/11,158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.91

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