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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,425.44, 15,771.96 and 6,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,425.44, 15,771.96 and 6,950.64 is: 9,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,425.44 : 15,771.96 = 6,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,425.44/15,771.96 = 6,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,425.44x = 15,771.96 × 6,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,425.44x = 109,625,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,625,216.05/11,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.84

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