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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.36, 15,969.66 and 6,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.36, 15,969.66 and 6,792.44 is: 9,375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.36 : 15,969.66 = 6,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.36/15,969.66 = 6,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.36x = 15,969.66 × 6,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.36x = 108,472,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,472,957.37/11,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.07

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