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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,324.82, 15,629.04 and 6,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,324.82, 15,629.04 and 6,848.76 is: 9,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,324.82 : 15,629.04 = 6,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,324.82/15,629.04 = 6,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,324.82x = 15,629.04 × 6,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,324.82x = 107,039,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,039,543.99/11,324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.77

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