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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,297.93, 15,573.86 and 7,931.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,297.93, 15,573.86 and 7,931.30 is: 10,933.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,297.93 : 15,573.86 = 7,931.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,297.93/15,573.86 = 7,931.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,297.93x = 15,573.86 × 7,931.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,297.93x = 123,520,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,520,955.82/11,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.06

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