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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.21, 16,893.77 and 3,867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.21, 16,893.77 and 3,867.68 is: 5,800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.21 : 16,893.77 = 3,867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.21/16,893.77 = 3,867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.21x = 16,893.77 × 3,867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.21x = 65,339,719.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,339,719.25/11,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,800.13

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