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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,096.20, 15,332.26 and 8,876.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,096.20, 15,332.26 and 8,876.36 is: 12,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,096.20 : 15,332.26 = 8,876.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,096.20/15,332.26 = 8,876.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,096.20x = 15,332.26 × 8,876.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,096.20x = 136,094,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,094,659.37/11,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.98

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