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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,284.62, 16,926.71 and 3,888.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,284.62, 16,926.71 and 3,888.92 is: 5,833.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,284.62 : 16,926.71 = 3,888.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,284.62/16,926.71 = 3,888.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,284.62x = 16,926.71 × 3,888.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,284.62x = 65,826,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,826,516.98/11,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.29

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