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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.59, 15,967.66 and 6,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.59, 15,967.66 and 6,793.92 is: 9,375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.59 : 15,967.66 = 6,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.59/15,967.66 = 6,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.59x = 15,967.66 × 6,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.59x = 108,482,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,482,987.64/11,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.75

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