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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,170.94, 16,753.64 and 3,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,170.94, 16,753.64 and 3,775.23 is: 5,661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,170.94 : 16,753.64 = 3,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,170.94/16,753.64 = 3,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,170.94x = 16,753.64 × 3,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,170.94x = 63,248,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,248,825.46/11,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.91

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