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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,911.61, 15,066.90 and 8,895.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,911.61, 15,066.90 and 8,895.34 is: 12,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,911.61 : 15,066.90 = 8,895.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,911.61/15,066.90 = 8,895.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,911.61x = 15,066.90 × 8,895.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,911.61x = 134,025,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,025,078.43/10,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.80

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