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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.98, 15,773.54 and 6,954.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.98, 15,773.54 and 6,954.87 is: 9,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.98 : 15,773.54 = 6,954.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.98/15,773.54 = 6,954.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.98x = 15,773.54 × 6,954.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.98x = 109,702,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,702,885.37/11,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,599.50

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