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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,058.89, 15,208.98 and 8,794.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,058.89, 15,208.98 and 8,794.13 is: 12,094.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,058.89 : 15,208.98 = 8,794.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,058.89/15,208.98 = 8,794.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,058.89x = 15,208.98 × 8,794.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,058.89x = 133,749,747.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,749,747.29/11,058.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,094.32

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