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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,271.69, 16,910.57 and 3,876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,271.69, 16,910.57 and 3,876.29 is: 5,815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,271.69 : 16,910.57 = 3,876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,271.69/16,910.57 = 3,876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,271.69x = 16,910.57 × 3,876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,271.69x = 65,550,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,550,261.94/11,271.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,815.48

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