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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,445.66, 15,796.34 and 6,972.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,445.66, 15,796.34 and 6,972.03 is: 9,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,445.66 : 15,796.34 = 6,972.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,445.66/15,796.34 = 6,972.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,445.66x = 15,796.34 × 6,972.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,445.66x = 110,132,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,132,556.37/11,445.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.21

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