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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,546.95, 15,926.37 and 8,827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,546.95, 15,926.37 and 8,827.63 is: 12,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,546.95 : 15,926.37 = 8,827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,546.95/15,926.37 = 8,827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,546.95x = 15,926.37 × 8,827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,546.95x = 140,592,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,592,021.97/11,546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.69

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