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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,176.61, 16,754.49 and 3,775.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,176.61, 16,754.49 and 3,775.89 is: 5,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,176.61 : 16,754.49 = 3,775.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,176.61/16,754.49 = 3,775.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,176.61x = 16,754.49 × 3,775.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,176.61x = 63,263,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,263,174.08/11,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.32

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