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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,228.88, 15,486.01 and 8,989.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,228.88, 15,486.01 and 8,989.94 is: 12,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,228.88 : 15,486.01 = 8,989.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,228.88/15,486.01 = 8,989.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,228.88x = 15,486.01 × 8,989.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,228.88x = 139,218,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,218,255.15/11,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.23

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