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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,266.97, 15,529.79 and 8,467.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,266.97, 15,529.79 and 8,467.61 is: 11,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,266.97 : 15,529.79 = 8,467.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,266.97/15,529.79 = 8,467.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,266.97x = 15,529.79 × 8,467.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,266.97x = 131,500,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,500,162.76/11,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.30

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