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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.62, 16,850.43 and 3,838.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.62, 16,850.43 and 3,838.14 is: 5,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.62 : 16,850.43 = 3,838.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.62/16,850.43 = 3,838.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.62x = 16,850.43 × 3,838.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.62x = 64,674,309.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,674,309.40/11,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.21

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