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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,163.37, 16,745.46 and 3,372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,163.37, 16,745.46 and 3,372.25 is: 5,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,163.37 : 16,745.46 = 3,372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,163.37/16,745.46 = 3,372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,163.37x = 16,745.46 × 3,372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,163.37x = 56,469,877.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,469,877.49/11,163.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.50

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