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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,974.76, 15,140.32 and 8,623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,974.76, 15,140.32 and 8,623.73 is: 11,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,974.76 : 15,140.32 = 8,623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,974.76/15,140.32 = 8,623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,974.76x = 15,140.32 × 8,623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,974.76x = 130,566,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,566,048.09/10,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,896.94

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