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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,615.70, 16,031.06 and 6,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,615.70, 16,031.06 and 6,900 is: 9,522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,615.70 : 16,031.06 = 6,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,615.70/16,031.06 = 6,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,615.70x = 16,031.06 × 6,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,615.70x = 110,614,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,614,279.50/11,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.83

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