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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.62, 15,605.38 and 8,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.62, 15,605.38 and 8,926.46 is: 12,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.62 : 15,605.38 = 8,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.62/15,605.38 = 8,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.62x = 15,605.38 × 8,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.62x = 139,300,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,300,800.35/11,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.05

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