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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,423.46, 15,763.51 and 6,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,423.46, 15,763.51 and 6,946.59 is: 9,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,423.46 : 15,763.51 = 6,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,423.46/15,763.51 = 6,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,423.46x = 15,763.51 × 6,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,423.46x = 109,502,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,502,640.93/11,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,585.77

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