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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,557.01, 15,948.90 and 6,779.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,557.01, 15,948.90 and 6,779.77 is: 9,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,557.01 : 15,948.90 = 6,779.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,557.01/15,948.90 = 6,779.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,557.01x = 15,948.90 × 6,779.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,557.01x = 108,129,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,129,833.88/11,557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.21

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