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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.53, 15,689.35 and 6,892.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.53, 15,689.35 and 6,892.47 is: 9,512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.53 : 15,689.35 = 6,892.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.53/15,689.35 = 6,892.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.53x = 15,689.35 × 6,892.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.53x = 108,138,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,138,295.75/11,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,512.08

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