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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.39, 16,850.97 and 3,841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.39, 16,850.97 and 3,841.05 is: 5,762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.39 : 16,850.97 = 3,841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.39/16,850.97 = 3,841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.39x = 16,850.97 × 3,841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.39x = 64,725,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,725,418.32/11,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,762.90

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