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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.23, 16,755.66 and 3,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.23, 16,755.66 and 3,774.14 is: 5,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.23 : 16,755.66 = 3,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.23/16,755.66 = 3,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.23x = 16,755.66 × 3,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.23x = 63,238,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,238,122.85/11,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.82

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