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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,214.52, 16,809.90 and 3,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,214.52, 16,809.90 and 3,812.20 is: 5,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,214.52 : 16,809.90 = 3,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,214.52/16,809.90 = 3,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,214.52x = 16,809.90 × 3,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,214.52x = 64,082,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,082,700.78/11,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.26

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