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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,131.84, 15,345.58 and 8,474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,131.84, 15,345.58 and 8,474.62 is: 11,682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,131.84 : 15,345.58 = 8,474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,131.84/15,345.58 = 8,474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,131.84x = 15,345.58 × 8,474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,131.84x = 130,047,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,047,959.18/11,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.52

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