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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.77, 11,278.29 and 6,168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.77, 11,278.29 and 6,168.87 is: 9,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.77 : 11,278.29 = 6,168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.77/11,278.29 = 6,168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.77x = 11,278.29 × 6,168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.77x = 69,574,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,574,304.83/7,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,211.76

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