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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.92, 16,907.28 and 3,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.92, 16,907.28 and 3,875.88 is: 5,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.92 : 16,907.28 = 3,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.92/16,907.28 = 3,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.92x = 16,907.28 × 3,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.92x = 65,530,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,530,588.41/11,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.13

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