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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.04, 15,673.26 and 8,962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.04, 15,673.26 and 8,962.44 is: 12,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.04 : 15,673.26 = 8,962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.04/15,673.26 = 8,962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.04x = 15,673.26 × 8,962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.04x = 140,470,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,470,652.35/11,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.33

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