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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,190, 16,792.68 and 3,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,190, 16,792.68 and 3,894 is: 5,843.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,190 : 16,792.68 = 3,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,190/16,792.68 = 3,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,190x = 16,792.68 × 3,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,190x = 65,390,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,390,695.92/11,190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,843.67

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