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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,233.71, 16,849.51 and 3,838.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,233.71, 16,849.51 and 3,838.93 is: 5,758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,233.71 : 16,849.51 = 3,838.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,233.71/16,849.51 = 3,838.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,233.71x = 16,849.51 × 3,838.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,233.71x = 64,684,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,684,037.70/11,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,758.03

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