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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,512.81, 15,870.76 and 8,145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,512.81, 15,870.76 and 8,145.24 is: 11,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,512.81 : 15,870.76 = 8,145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,512.81/15,870.76 = 8,145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,512.81x = 15,870.76 × 8,145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,512.81x = 129,271,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,271,149.18/11,512.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.46

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