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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,579.62, 15,977.85 and 6,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,579.62, 15,977.85 and 6,865.06 is: 9,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,579.62 : 15,977.85 = 6,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,579.62/15,977.85 = 6,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,579.62x = 15,977.85 × 6,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,579.62x = 109,688,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,688,898.92/11,579.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,472.58

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