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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.78, 16,868.73 and 3,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.78, 16,868.73 and 3,855.48 is: 5,779.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.78 : 16,868.73 = 3,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.78/16,868.73 = 3,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.78x = 16,868.73 × 3,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.78x = 65,036,973.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,036,973.42/11,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.64

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