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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,009.36, 15,191.88 and 8,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,009.36, 15,191.88 and 8,918.48 is: 12,306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,009.36 : 15,191.88 = 8,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,009.36/15,191.88 = 8,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,009.36x = 15,191.88 × 8,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,009.36x = 135,488,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,488,477.94/11,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,306.66

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