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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,572.81, 15,969.52 and 6,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,572.81, 15,969.52 and 6,792.24 is: 9,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,572.81 : 15,969.52 = 6,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,572.81/15,969.52 = 6,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,572.81x = 15,969.52 × 6,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,572.81x = 108,468,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,468,812.52/11,572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.73

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