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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.33, 15,712.25 and 8,990.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.33, 15,712.25 and 8,990.73 is: 12,404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.33 : 15,712.25 = 8,990.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.33/15,712.25 = 8,990.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.33x = 15,712.25 × 8,990.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.33x = 141,264,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,264,552.49/11,388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.33

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