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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,041.73, 15,251.26 and 8,011.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,041.73, 15,251.26 and 8,011.99 is: 11,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,041.73 : 15,251.26 = 8,011.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,041.73/15,251.26 = 8,011.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,041.73x = 15,251.26 × 8,011.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,041.73x = 122,192,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,192,942.61/11,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.47

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