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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,901.12, 15,038.88 and 8,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,901.12, 15,038.88 and 8,533.76 is: 11,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,901.12 : 15,038.88 = 8,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,901.12/15,038.88 = 8,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,901.12x = 15,038.88 × 8,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,901.12x = 128,338,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,338,192.59/10,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.94

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