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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.37, 15,278.24 and 8,837.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.37, 15,278.24 and 8,837.83 is: 12,208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.37 : 15,278.24 = 8,837.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.37/15,278.24 = 8,837.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.37x = 15,278.24 × 8,837.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.37x = 135,026,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,026,487.82/11,060.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.13

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