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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.92, 15,289.72 and 8,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.92, 15,289.72 and 8,080.96 is: 11,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.92 : 15,289.72 = 8,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.92/15,289.72 = 8,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.92x = 15,289.72 × 8,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.92x = 123,555,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,555,615.73/11,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.38

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