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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,059.90, 15,210.36 and 8,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,059.90, 15,210.36 and 8,795.14 is: 12,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,059.90 : 15,210.36 = 8,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,059.90/15,210.36 = 8,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,059.90x = 15,210.36 × 8,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,059.90x = 133,777,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,777,245.65/11,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.70

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