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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.66, 15,390.54 and 7,972.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.66, 15,390.54 and 7,972.94 is: 10,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.66 : 15,390.54 = 7,972.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.66/15,390.54 = 7,972.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.66x = 15,390.54 × 7,972.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.66x = 122,707,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,707,890.46/11,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.80

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