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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,449.46, 15,793.04 and 8,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,449.46, 15,793.04 and 8,927.52 is: 12,314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,449.46 : 15,793.04 = 8,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,449.46/15,793.04 = 8,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,449.46x = 15,793.04 × 8,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,449.46x = 140,992,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,992,680.46/11,449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.35

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