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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,455.68, 15,805.52 and 6,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,455.68, 15,805.52 and 6,979.52 is: 9,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,455.68 : 15,805.52 = 6,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,455.68/15,805.52 = 6,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,455.68x = 15,805.52 × 6,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,455.68x = 110,314,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,314,942.95/11,455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,629.72

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