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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,264.47, 16,897.46 and 3,874.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,264.47, 16,897.46 and 3,874.13 is: 5,811.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,264.47 : 16,897.46 = 3,874.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,264.47/16,897.46 = 3,874.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,264.47x = 16,897.46 × 3,874.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,264.47x = 65,462,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,462,938.01/11,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.45

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