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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,231.52, 16,849.95 and 3,836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,231.52, 16,849.95 and 3,836.07 is: 5,755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,231.52 : 16,849.95 = 3,836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,231.52/16,849.95 = 3,836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,231.52x = 16,849.95 × 3,836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,231.52x = 64,637,587.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,637,587.70/11,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.02

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