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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,073.68, 15,301.12 and 8,853.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,073.68, 15,301.12 and 8,853.88 is: 12,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,073.68 : 15,301.12 = 8,853.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,073.68/15,301.12 = 8,853.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,073.68x = 15,301.12 × 8,853.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,073.68x = 135,474,280.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,474,280.35/11,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.90

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