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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,992.51, 15,149.84 and 8,003.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,992.51, 15,149.84 and 8,003.61 is: 11,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,992.51 : 15,149.84 = 8,003.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,992.51/15,149.84 = 8,003.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,992.51x = 15,149.84 × 8,003.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,992.51x = 121,253,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,253,370.90/10,992.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.54

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