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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.88, 15,211.74 and 8,796.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.88, 15,211.74 and 8,796.12 is: 12,097.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.88 : 15,211.74 = 8,796.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.88/15,211.74 = 8,796.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.88x = 15,211.74 × 8,796.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.88x = 133,804,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,804,290.45/11,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.07

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