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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.92, 15,739.96 and 6,931

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.92, 15,739.96 and 6,931 is: 9,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.92 : 15,739.96 = 6,931 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.92/15,739.96 = 6,931/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.92x = 15,739.96 × 6,931
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.92x = 109,093,662.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,093,662.76/11,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,562.14

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