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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.88, 14,877.07 and 8,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.88, 14,877.07 and 8,292.98 is: 11,411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.88 : 14,877.07 = 8,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.88/14,877.07 = 8,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.88x = 14,877.07 × 8,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.88x = 123,375,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,375,260.43/10,811.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.08

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