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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,577.84, 15,977.44 and 6,272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,577.84, 15,977.44 and 6,272.66 is: 8,656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,577.84 : 15,977.44 = 6,272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,577.84/15,977.44 = 6,272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,577.84x = 15,977.44 × 6,272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,577.84x = 100,220,993.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,220,993.17/11,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.28

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