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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,301.72, 15,587.13 and 7,955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,301.72, 15,587.13 and 7,955.61 is: 10,972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,301.72 : 15,587.13 = 7,955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,301.72/15,587.13 = 7,955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,301.72x = 15,587.13 × 7,955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,301.72x = 124,005,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,005,127.30/11,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,972.23

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