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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,887.74, 15,031.24 and 8,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,887.74, 15,031.24 and 8,330.68 is: 11,501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,887.74 : 15,031.24 = 8,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,887.74/15,031.24 = 8,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,887.74x = 15,031.24 × 8,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,887.74x = 125,220,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,220,450.44/10,887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.05

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