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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.67, 15,713.39 and 8,366.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.67, 15,713.39 and 8,366.83 is: 11,539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.67 : 15,713.39 = 8,366.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.67/15,713.39 = 8,366.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.67x = 15,713.39 × 8,366.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.67x = 131,471,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,471,262.85/11,392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.99

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