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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,445.54, 15,796.17 and 6,971.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,445.54, 15,796.17 and 6,971.91 is: 9,622.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,445.54 : 15,796.17 = 6,971.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,445.54/15,796.17 = 6,971.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,445.54x = 15,796.17 × 6,971.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,445.54x = 110,129,475.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,129,475.58/11,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.04

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