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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,133.32, 15,383.52 and 8,762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,133.32, 15,383.52 and 8,762.13 is: 12,107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,133.32 : 15,383.52 = 8,762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,133.32/15,383.52 = 8,762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,133.32x = 15,383.52 × 8,762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,133.32x = 134,792,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,792,402.10/11,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,107.12

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