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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,366.70, 15,691.71 and 8,808.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,366.70, 15,691.71 and 8,808.72 is: 12,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,366.70 : 15,691.71 = 8,808.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,366.70/15,691.71 = 8,808.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,366.70x = 15,691.71 × 8,808.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,366.70x = 138,223,879.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,223,879.71/11,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,160.42

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