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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,574.63, 15,967.60 and 6,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,574.63, 15,967.60 and 6,794.69 is: 9,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,574.63 : 15,967.60 = 6,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,574.63/15,967.60 = 6,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,574.63x = 15,967.60 × 6,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,574.63x = 108,494,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,494,795.22/11,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.50

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