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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,216.88, 15,498.54 and 8,876.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,216.88, 15,498.54 and 8,876.79 is: 12,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,216.88 : 15,498.54 = 8,876.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,216.88/15,498.54 = 8,876.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,216.88x = 15,498.54 × 8,876.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,216.88x = 137,577,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,577,284.89/11,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.20

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