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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.52, 16,926.10 and 3,888.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.52, 16,926.10 and 3,888.81 is: 5,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.52 : 16,926.10 = 3,888.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.52/16,926.10 = 3,888.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.52x = 16,926.10 × 3,888.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.52x = 65,822,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,822,377.22/11,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.98

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