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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.81, 15,731.97 and 8,737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.81, 15,731.97 and 8,737.11 is: 12,062.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.81 : 15,731.97 = 8,737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.81/15,731.97 = 8,737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.81x = 15,731.97 × 8,737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.81x = 137,451,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,451,952.41/11,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.68

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