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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.34, 16,868.07 and 3,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.34, 16,868.07 and 3,855.04 is: 5,778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.34 : 16,868.07 = 3,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.34/16,868.07 = 3,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.34x = 16,868.07 × 3,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.34x = 65,027,000.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,027,000.23/11,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,778.98

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