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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.42, 16,729.98 and 3,761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.42, 16,729.98 and 3,761.07 is: 5,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.42 : 16,729.98 = 3,761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.42/16,729.98 = 3,761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.42x = 16,729.98 × 3,761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.42x = 62,922,625.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,922,625.88/11,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.02

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