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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,573.34, 15,969.42 and 6,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,573.34, 15,969.42 and 6,791.46 is: 9,371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,573.34 : 15,969.42 = 6,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,573.34/15,969.42 = 6,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,573.34x = 15,969.42 × 6,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,573.34x = 108,455,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,455,677.15/11,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.16

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