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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,003.76, 15,165.36 and 8,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,003.76, 15,165.36 and 8,014.86 is: 11,046.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,003.76 : 15,165.36 = 8,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,003.76/15,165.36 = 8,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,003.76x = 15,165.36 × 8,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,003.76x = 121,548,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,548,237.25/11,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.06

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