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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,072.92, 15,293.86 and 8,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,072.92, 15,293.86 and 8,083.96 is: 11,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,072.92 : 15,293.86 = 8,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,072.92/15,293.86 = 8,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,072.92x = 15,293.86 × 8,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,072.92x = 123,634,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,634,952.49/11,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.52

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