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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,167.46, 15,413.54 and 8,740.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,167.46, 15,413.54 and 8,740.01 is: 12,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,167.46 : 15,413.54 = 8,740.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,167.46/15,413.54 = 8,740.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,167.46x = 15,413.54 × 8,740.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,167.46x = 134,714,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,714,493.74/11,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.13

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