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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.63, 16,898.76 and 3,869.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.63, 16,898.76 and 3,869.97 is: 5,805.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.63 : 16,898.76 = 3,869.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.63/16,898.76 = 3,869.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.63x = 16,898.76 × 3,869.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.63x = 65,397,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,397,694.24/11,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,805.06

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