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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.92, 16,877.52 and 3,860.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.92, 16,877.52 and 3,860.10 is: 5,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.92 : 16,877.52 = 3,860.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.92/16,877.52 = 3,860.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.92x = 16,877.52 × 3,860.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.92x = 65,148,914.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,148,914.95/11,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,788.48

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