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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,881.73, 15,046.93 and 8,639.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,881.73, 15,046.93 and 8,639.65 is: 11,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,881.73 : 15,046.93 = 8,639.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,881.73/15,046.93 = 8,639.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,881.73x = 15,046.93 × 8,639.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,881.73x = 130,000,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,000,208.77/10,881.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.65

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