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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.83, 15,676.86 and 8,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.83, 15,676.86 and 8,378.28 is: 11,561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.83 : 15,676.86 = 8,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.83/15,676.86 = 8,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.83x = 15,676.86 × 8,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.83x = 131,345,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,345,122.60/11,360.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.23

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