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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,560.32, 15,953.92 and 6,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,560.32, 15,953.92 and 6,843.52 is: 9,444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,560.32 : 15,953.92 = 6,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,560.32/15,953.92 = 6,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,560.32x = 15,953.92 × 6,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,560.32x = 109,180,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,180,970.60/11,560.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.46

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