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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.62, 15,763.14 and 6,954.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.62, 15,763.14 and 6,954.44 is: 9,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.62 : 15,763.14 = 6,954.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.62/15,763.14 = 6,954.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.62x = 15,763.14 × 6,954.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.62x = 109,623,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,623,732.53/11,427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,592.88

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