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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,991, 15,188.28 and 8,333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,991, 15,188.28 and 8,333.48 is: 11,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,991 : 15,188.28 = 8,333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,991/15,188.28 = 8,333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,991x = 15,188.28 × 8,333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,991x = 126,571,227.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,571,227.61/10,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,515.90

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