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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.95, 15,812.69 and 8,795.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.95, 15,812.69 and 8,795.61 is: 12,143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.95 : 15,812.69 = 8,795.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.95/15,812.69 = 8,795.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.95x = 15,812.69 × 8,795.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.95x = 139,082,210.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,082,210.31/11,452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.79

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