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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.76, 15,359.85 and 8,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.76, 15,359.85 and 8,310.02 is: 11,445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.76 : 15,359.85 = 8,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.76/15,359.85 = 8,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.76x = 15,359.85 × 8,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.76x = 127,640,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,640,660.70/11,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.79

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