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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,276.36, 16,913.82 and 3,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,276.36, 16,913.82 and 3,884.36 is: 5,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,276.36 : 16,913.82 = 3,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,276.36/16,913.82 = 3,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,276.36x = 16,913.82 × 3,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,276.36x = 65,699,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,699,365.86/11,276.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.29

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