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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,065.62, 15,285.51 and 8,843.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,065.62, 15,285.51 and 8,843.07 is: 12,215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,065.62 : 15,285.51 = 8,843.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,065.62/15,285.51 = 8,843.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,065.62x = 15,285.51 × 8,843.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,065.62x = 135,170,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,170,834.92/11,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.39

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