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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,268.06, 16,902.51 and 3,877.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,268.06, 16,902.51 and 3,877.62 is: 5,816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,268.06 : 16,902.51 = 3,877.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,268.06/16,902.51 = 3,877.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,268.06x = 16,902.51 × 3,877.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,268.06x = 65,541,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,541,510.83/11,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,816.57

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