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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,293.93, 15,600.48 and 8,673.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,293.93, 15,600.48 and 8,673.71 is: 11,981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,293.93 : 15,600.48 = 8,673.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,293.93/15,600.48 = 8,673.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,293.93x = 15,600.48 × 8,673.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,293.93x = 135,314,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,314,039.38/11,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.13

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