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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,552.76, 15,926.22 and 8,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,552.76, 15,926.22 and 8,235 is: 11,352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,552.76 : 15,926.22 = 8,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,552.76/15,926.22 = 8,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,552.76x = 15,926.22 × 8,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,552.76x = 131,152,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,152,421.70/11,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.48

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