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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,043.44, 15,255.24 and 8,802.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,043.44, 15,255.24 and 8,802.37 is: 12,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,043.44 : 15,255.24 = 8,802.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,043.44/15,255.24 = 8,802.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,043.44x = 15,255.24 × 8,802.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,043.44x = 134,282,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,282,252.98/11,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.46

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