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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,436.19, 15,781.94 and 6,720.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,436.19, 15,781.94 and 6,720.47 is: 9,274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,436.19 : 15,781.94 = 6,720.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,436.19/15,781.94 = 6,720.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,436.19x = 15,781.94 × 6,720.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,436.19x = 106,062,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,062,026.18/11,436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,274.25

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