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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,531.55, 11,286.77 and 6,415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,531.55, 11,286.77 and 6,415.15 is: 9,613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,531.55 : 11,286.77 = 6,415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,531.55/11,286.77 = 6,415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,531.55x = 11,286.77 × 6,415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,531.55x = 72,406,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,406,290.49/7,531.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,613.73

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