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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,581.53, 15,983.49 and 9,689.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,581.53, 15,983.49 and 9,689.77 is: 13,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,581.53 : 15,983.49 = 9,689.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,581.53/15,983.49 = 9,689.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,581.53x = 15,983.49 × 9,689.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,581.53x = 154,876,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,876,341.90/11,581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.70

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