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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,267.46, 16,897.14 and 3,869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,267.46, 16,897.14 and 3,869.96 is: 5,803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,267.46 : 16,897.14 = 3,869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,267.46/16,897.14 = 3,869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,267.46x = 16,897.14 × 3,869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,267.46x = 65,391,171.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,391,171.43/11,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,803.54

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