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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,424.99, 15,759.91 and 6,708.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,424.99, 15,759.91 and 6,708.36 is: 9,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,424.99 : 15,759.91 = 6,708.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,424.99/15,759.91 = 6,708.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,424.99x = 15,759.91 × 6,708.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,424.99x = 105,723,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,723,149.85/11,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.68

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