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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,565.76, 15,944.16 and 8,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,565.76, 15,944.16 and 8,248 is: 11,370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,565.76 : 15,944.16 = 8,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,565.76/15,944.16 = 8,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,565.76x = 15,944.16 × 8,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,565.76x = 131,507,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,507,431.68/11,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,370.41

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