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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,075.94, 15,277.41 and 8,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,075.94, 15,277.41 and 8,833.86 is: 12,184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,075.94 : 15,277.41 = 8,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,075.94/15,277.41 = 8,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,075.94x = 15,277.41 × 8,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,075.94x = 134,958,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,958,501.10/11,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,184.83

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