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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.26, 15,710.32 and 8,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.26, 15,710.32 and 8,822.25 is: 12,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.26 : 15,710.32 = 8,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.26/15,710.32 = 8,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.26x = 15,710.32 × 8,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.26x = 138,600,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,600,381.65/11,380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.01

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