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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,034.47, 15,227.91 and 8,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,034.47, 15,227.91 and 8,377.26 is: 11,560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,034.47 : 15,227.91 = 8,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,034.47/15,227.91 = 8,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,034.47x = 15,227.91 × 8,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,034.47x = 127,568,161.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,568,161.33/11,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.88

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