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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.96, 15,966.72 and 7,091.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.96, 15,966.72 and 7,091.82 is: 9,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.96 : 15,966.72 = 7,091.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.96/15,966.72 = 7,091.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.96x = 15,966.72 × 7,091.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.96x = 113,233,104.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,233,104.23/11,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,787.66

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