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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,066.69, 15,255.92 and 8,941.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,066.69, 15,255.92 and 8,941.79 is: 12,326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,066.69 : 15,255.92 = 8,941.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,066.69/15,255.92 = 8,941.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,066.69x = 15,255.92 × 8,941.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,066.69x = 136,415,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,415,111.91/11,066.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.65

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