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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,601.36, 15,997.77 and 6,884.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,601.36, 15,997.77 and 6,884.73 is: 9,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,601.36 : 15,997.77 = 6,884.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,601.36/15,997.77 = 6,884.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,601.36x = 15,997.77 × 6,884.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,601.36x = 110,140,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,140,352.87/11,601.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.74

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