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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,194.08, 15,460.36 and 8,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,194.08, 15,460.36 and 8,706.12 is: 12,024.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,194.08 : 15,460.36 = 8,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,194.08/15,460.36 = 8,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,194.08x = 15,460.36 × 8,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,194.08x = 134,599,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,599,749.40/11,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.19

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