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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,282.59, 16,923.67 and 3,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,282.59, 16,923.67 and 3,886.89 is: 5,830.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,282.59 : 16,923.67 = 3,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,282.59/16,923.67 = 3,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,282.59x = 16,923.67 × 3,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,282.59x = 65,780,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,780,370.51/11,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.25

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