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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.15, 11,238.53 and 6,406.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.15, 11,238.53 and 6,406.95 is: 9,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.15 : 11,238.53 = 6,406.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.15/11,238.53 = 6,406.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.15x = 11,238.53 × 6,406.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.15x = 72,004,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004,667.75/7,476.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,631.25

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