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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.49, 16,895.41 and 3,869.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.49, 16,895.41 and 3,869.57 is: 5,802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.49 : 16,895.41 = 3,869.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.49/16,895.41 = 3,869.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.49x = 16,895.41 × 3,869.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.49x = 65,377,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,377,971.67/11,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,802.87

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