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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,473.63, 15,832.20 and 6,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,473.63, 15,832.20 and 6,757 is: 9,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,473.63 : 15,832.20 = 6,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,473.63/15,832.20 = 6,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,473.63x = 15,832.20 × 6,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,473.63x = 106,978,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,978,175.40/11,473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.83

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