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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,060.90, 15,211.74 and 8,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,060.90, 15,211.74 and 8,796.14 is: 12,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,060.90 : 15,211.74 = 8,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,060.90/15,211.74 = 8,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,060.90x = 15,211.74 × 8,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,060.90x = 133,804,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,804,594.68/11,060.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.08

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