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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,228.28, 16,842.91 and 3,732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,228.28, 16,842.91 and 3,732.09 is: 5,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,228.28 : 16,842.91 = 3,732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,228.28/16,842.91 = 3,732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,228.28x = 16,842.91 × 3,732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,228.28x = 62,859,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,859,255.98/11,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,598.30

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