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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.02, 15,520.05 and 8,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.02, 15,520.05 and 8,901.78 is: 12,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.02 : 15,520.05 = 8,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.02/15,520.05 = 8,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.02x = 15,520.05 × 8,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.02x = 138,156,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,156,070.69/11,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,276.15

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