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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.74, 15,598.74 and 8,908.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.74, 15,598.74 and 8,908.28 is: 12,290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.74 : 15,598.74 = 8,908.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.74/15,598.74 = 8,908.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.74x = 15,598.74 × 8,908.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.74x = 138,958,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958,004.83/11,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,290.92

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