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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,454.63, 15,807.96 and 6,977.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,454.63, 15,807.96 and 6,977.67 is: 9,629.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,454.63 : 15,807.96 = 6,977.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,454.63/15,807.96 = 6,977.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,454.63x = 15,807.96 × 6,977.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,454.63x = 110,302,728.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,302,728.25/11,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.53

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