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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,521.92, 15,901.12 and 6,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,521.92, 15,901.12 and 6,985.92 is: 9,641.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,521.92 : 15,901.12 = 6,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,521.92/15,901.12 = 6,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,521.92x = 15,901.12 × 6,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,521.92x = 111,083,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,083,855.26/11,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,641.09

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