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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,579.06, 15,971.90 and 6,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,579.06, 15,971.90 and 6,860 is: 9,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,579.06 : 15,971.90 = 6,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,579.06/15,971.90 = 6,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,579.06x = 15,971.90 × 6,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,579.06x = 109,567,234
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,567,234/11,579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.53

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