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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.41, 16,893.97 and 3,767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.41, 16,893.97 and 3,767.40 is: 5,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.41 : 16,893.97 = 3,767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.41/16,893.97 = 3,767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.41x = 16,893.97 × 3,767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.41x = 63,646,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,646,342.58/11,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,649.21

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