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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.35, 16,731.88 and 3,764.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.35, 16,731.88 and 3,764.27 is: 5,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.35 : 16,731.88 = 3,764.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.35/16,731.88 = 3,764.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.35x = 16,731.88 × 3,764.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.35x = 62,983,220.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,983,220.86/11,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,642.47

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