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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.98, 16,809.77 and 3,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.98, 16,809.77 and 3,814.46 is: 5,718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.98 : 16,809.77 = 3,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.98/16,809.77 = 3,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.98x = 16,809.77 × 3,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.98x = 64,120,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,120,120.76/11,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,718.89

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