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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.72, 16,741.71 and 3,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.72, 16,741.71 and 3,664.76 is: 5,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.72 : 16,741.71 = 3,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.72/16,741.71 = 3,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.72x = 16,741.71 × 3,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.72x = 61,354,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,354,265.43/11,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.34

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