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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,259.73, 16,889.94 and 3,864.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,259.73, 16,889.94 and 3,864.09 is: 5,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,259.73 : 16,889.94 = 3,864.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,259.73/16,889.94 = 3,864.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,259.73x = 16,889.94 × 3,864.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,259.73x = 65,264,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,264,248.25/11,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.25

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