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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,169.96, 16,755.48 and 3,774.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,169.96, 16,755.48 and 3,774.24 is: 5,661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,169.96 : 16,755.48 = 3,774.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,169.96/16,755.48 = 3,774.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,169.96x = 16,755.48 × 3,774.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,169.96x = 63,239,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,239,202.84/11,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.54

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