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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,105.87, 15,305.01 and 7,956.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,105.87, 15,305.01 and 7,956.59 is: 10,964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,105.87 : 15,305.01 = 7,956.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,105.87/15,305.01 = 7,956.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,105.87x = 15,305.01 × 7,956.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,105.87x = 121,775,689.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,775,689.52/11,105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.98

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