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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.93, 16,895.89 and 3,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.93, 16,895.89 and 3,868.32 is: 5,802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.93 : 16,895.89 = 3,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.93/16,895.89 = 3,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.93x = 16,895.89 × 3,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.93x = 65,358,777.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,358,777.40/11,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.49

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