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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,562.01, 15,955.90 and 6,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,562.01, 15,955.90 and 6,846.30 is: 9,448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,562.01 : 15,955.90 = 6,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,562.01/15,955.90 = 6,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,562.01x = 15,955.90 × 6,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,562.01x = 109,238,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,238,861.05/11,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.09

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