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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,171.44, 16,754.38 and 3,775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,171.44, 16,754.38 and 3,775.73 is: 5,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,171.44 : 16,754.38 = 3,775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,171.44/16,754.38 = 3,775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,171.44x = 16,754.38 × 3,775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,171.44x = 63,260,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,260,015.20/11,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.66

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