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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,440.97, 15,787.67 and 6,964.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,440.97, 15,787.67 and 6,964.22 is: 9,610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,440.97 : 15,787.67 = 6,964.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,440.97/15,787.67 = 6,964.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,440.97x = 15,787.67 × 6,964.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,440.97x = 109,948,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,948,850.99/11,440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,610.10

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