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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.36, 15,983.46 and 6,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.36, 15,983.46 and 6,802.44 is: 9,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.36 : 15,983.46 = 6,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.36/15,983.46 = 6,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.36x = 15,983.46 × 6,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.36x = 108,726,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,726,527.64/11,580.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.87

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