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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.67, 15,977.20 and 6,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.67, 15,977.20 and 6,272.49 is: 8,656.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.67 : 15,977.20 = 6,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.67/15,977.20 = 6,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.67x = 15,977.20 × 6,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.67x = 100,216,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,216,848.90/11,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.04

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