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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,579.72, 15,979.92 and 6,866.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,579.72, 15,979.92 and 6,866.24 is: 9,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,579.72 : 15,979.92 = 6,866.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,579.72/15,979.92 = 6,866.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,579.72x = 15,979.92 × 6,866.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,579.72x = 109,721,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,721,965.90/11,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,475.36

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