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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,054.80, 15,275.05 and 8,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,054.80, 15,275.05 and 8,835 is: 12,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,054.80 : 15,275.05 = 8,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,054.80/15,275.05 = 8,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,054.80x = 15,275.05 × 8,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,054.80x = 134,955,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,955,066.75/11,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,207.83

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