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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,030.72, 15,222.74 and 8,373.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,030.72, 15,222.74 and 8,373.51 is: 11,555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,030.72 : 15,222.74 = 8,373.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,030.72/15,222.74 = 8,373.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,030.72x = 15,222.74 × 8,373.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,030.72x = 127,467,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,467,723.75/11,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.71

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