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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,056.82, 15,261.63 and 8,834.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,056.82, 15,261.63 and 8,834.18 is: 12,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,056.82 : 15,261.63 = 8,834.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,056.82/15,261.63 = 8,834.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,056.82x = 15,261.63 × 8,834.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,056.82x = 134,823,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,823,986.51/11,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.74

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