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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.05, 16,731.39 and 3,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.05, 16,731.39 and 3,763.96 is: 5,642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.05 : 16,731.39 = 3,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.05/16,731.39 = 3,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.05x = 16,731.39 × 3,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.05x = 62,976,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,282.70/11,162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.00

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