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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,520.16, 15,898.08 and 6,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,520.16, 15,898.08 and 6,802.72 is: 9,387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,520.16 : 15,898.08 = 6,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,520.16/15,898.08 = 6,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,520.16x = 15,898.08 × 6,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,520.16x = 108,150,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,150,186.78/11,520.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.91

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