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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,274.99, 16,908.32 and 3,877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,274.99, 16,908.32 and 3,877.41 is: 5,814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,274.99 : 16,908.32 = 3,877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,274.99/16,908.32 = 3,877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,274.99x = 16,908.32 × 3,877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,274.99x = 65,560,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,560,469.66/11,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.68

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