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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,002.94, 15,174.29 and 8,640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,002.94, 15,174.29 and 8,640.98 is: 11,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,002.94 : 15,174.29 = 8,640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,002.94/15,174.29 = 8,640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,002.94x = 15,174.29 × 8,640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,002.94x = 131,120,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,120,690.43/11,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.88

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