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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,221.53, 16,834.29 and 3,725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,221.53, 16,834.29 and 3,725.54 is: 5,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,221.53 : 16,834.29 = 3,725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,221.53/16,834.29 = 3,725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,221.53x = 16,834.29 × 3,725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,221.53x = 62,716,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,716,820.77/11,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.97

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