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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.62, 15,278.58 and 8,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.62, 15,278.58 and 8,838.08 is: 12,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.62 : 15,278.58 = 8,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.62/15,278.58 = 8,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.62x = 15,278.58 × 8,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.62x = 135,033,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,033,312.33/11,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.48

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