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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,031.84, 15,226.44 and 8,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,031.84, 15,226.44 and 8,637.12 is: 11,921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,031.84 : 15,226.44 = 8,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,031.84/15,226.44 = 8,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,031.84x = 15,226.44 × 8,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,031.84x = 131,512,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,512,589.45/11,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.18

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