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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,451.86, 15,794.72 and 7,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,451.86, 15,794.72 and 7,673.82 is: 10,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,451.86 : 15,794.72 = 7,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,451.86/15,794.72 = 7,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,451.86x = 15,794.72 × 7,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,451.86x = 121,205,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,205,838.23/11,451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.94

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