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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,501.04, 15,868.76 and 8,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,501.04, 15,868.76 and 8,319 is: 11,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,501.04 : 15,868.76 = 8,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,501.04/15,868.76 = 8,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,501.04x = 15,868.76 × 8,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,501.04x = 132,012,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,012,214.44/11,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.28

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