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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.54, 11,294.32 and 6,179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.54, 11,294.32 and 6,179.61 is: 9,227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.54 : 11,294.32 = 6,179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.54/11,294.32 = 6,179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.54x = 11,294.32 × 6,179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.54x = 69,794,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,794,492.82/7,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,227.75

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