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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,956.76, 15,132.90 and 7,985.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,956.76, 15,132.90 and 7,985.86 is: 11,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,956.76 : 15,132.90 = 7,985.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,956.76/15,132.90 = 7,985.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,956.76x = 15,132.90 × 7,985.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,956.76x = 120,849,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,849,220.79/10,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.65

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