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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,068.43, 15,293.88 and 8,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,068.43, 15,293.88 and 8,848.62 is: 12,226.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,068.43 : 15,293.88 = 8,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,068.43/15,293.88 = 8,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,068.43x = 15,293.88 × 8,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,068.43x = 135,329,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,329,732.45/11,068.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.65

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