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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,158.92, 16,738.94 and 3,661.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,158.92, 16,738.94 and 3,661.82 is: 5,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,158.92 : 16,738.94 = 3,661.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,158.92/16,738.94 = 3,661.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,158.92x = 16,738.94 × 3,661.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,158.92x = 61,294,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,294,883.27/11,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.90

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