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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.52, 11,127.36 and 6,277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.52, 11,127.36 and 6,277.76 is: 9,394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.52 : 11,127.36 = 6,277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.52/11,127.36 = 6,277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.52x = 11,127.36 × 6,277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.52x = 69,854,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,854,895.51/7,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.76

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