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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.74, 16,895.79 and 3,869.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.74, 16,895.79 and 3,869.82 is: 5,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.74 : 16,895.79 = 3,869.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.74/16,895.79 = 3,869.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.74x = 16,895.79 × 3,869.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.74x = 65,383,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,383,666.06/11,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.25

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