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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,433.29, 15,779.34 and 6,957.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,433.29, 15,779.34 and 6,957.50 is: 9,602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,433.29 : 15,779.34 = 6,957.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,433.29/15,779.34 = 6,957.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,433.29x = 15,779.34 × 6,957.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,433.29x = 109,784,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,784,679.15/11,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,602.20

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