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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,055.69, 15,245.39 and 8,538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,055.69, 15,245.39 and 8,538.21 is: 11,773.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,055.69 : 15,245.39 = 8,538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,055.69/15,245.39 = 8,538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,055.69x = 15,245.39 × 8,538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,055.69x = 130,168,362.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,168,362.70/11,055.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.88

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