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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.48, 16,886.49 and 3,762.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.48, 16,886.49 and 3,762.34 is: 5,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.48 : 16,886.49 = 3,762.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.48/16,886.49 = 3,762.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.48x = 16,886.49 × 3,762.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.48x = 63,532,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,532,716.79/11,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,641.60

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