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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,364.63, 15,703.53 and 8,853.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,364.63, 15,703.53 and 8,853.22 is: 12,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,364.63 : 15,703.53 = 8,853.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,364.63/15,703.53 = 8,853.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,364.63x = 15,703.53 × 8,853.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,364.63x = 139,026,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,026,805.87/11,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.29

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