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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,429.62, 15,773.10 and 6,953.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,429.62, 15,773.10 and 6,953.56 is: 9,596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,429.62 : 15,773.10 = 6,953.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,429.62/15,773.10 = 6,953.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,429.62x = 15,773.10 × 6,953.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,429.62x = 109,679,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,679,197.24/11,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,596.05

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