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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,062.18, 15,285.26 and 8,842.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,062.18, 15,285.26 and 8,842.37 is: 12,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,062.18 : 15,285.26 = 8,842.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,062.18/15,285.26 = 8,842.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,062.18x = 15,285.26 × 8,842.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,062.18x = 135,157,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,157,880.25/11,062.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,218.02

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