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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,565.96, 15,957.30 and 7,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,565.96, 15,957.30 and 7,085.04 is: 9,775.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,565.96 : 15,957.30 = 7,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,565.96/15,957.30 = 7,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,565.96x = 15,957.30 × 7,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,565.96x = 113,058,108.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,058,108.79/11,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,775.07

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