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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,224.98, 16,825.73 and 3,826.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,224.98, 16,825.73 and 3,826.85 is: 5,736.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,224.98 : 16,825.73 = 3,826.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,224.98/16,825.73 = 3,826.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,224.98x = 16,825.73 × 3,826.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,224.98x = 64,389,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389,441.59/11,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,736.26

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