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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,084.57, 15,296.93 and 8,697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,084.57, 15,296.93 and 8,697.41 is: 12,002.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,084.57 : 15,296.93 = 8,697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,084.57/15,296.93 = 8,697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,084.57x = 15,296.93 × 8,697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,084.57x = 133,043,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,043,584.59/11,084.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,002.59

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