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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,405.08, 15,743.46 and 6,929.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,405.08, 15,743.46 and 6,929.56 is: 9,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,405.08 : 15,743.46 = 6,929.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,405.08/15,743.46 = 6,929.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,405.08x = 15,743.46 × 6,929.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,405.08x = 109,095,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,095,250.68/11,405.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.50

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