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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,523.15, 10,371.96 and 6,173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,523.15, 10,371.96 and 6,173.78 is: 8,511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,523.15 : 10,371.96 = 6,173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,523.15/10,371.96 = 6,173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,523.15x = 10,371.96 × 6,173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,523.15x = 64,034,147.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034,147.35/7,523.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.62

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