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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,016.44, 15,206.73 and 8,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,016.44, 15,206.73 and 8,047.52 is: 11,108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,016.44 : 15,206.73 = 8,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,016.44/15,206.73 = 8,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,016.44x = 15,206.73 × 8,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,016.44x = 122,376,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,376,463.81/11,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.53

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