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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.55, 11,297.31 and 6,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.55, 11,297.31 and 6,181.62 is: 9,230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.55 : 11,297.31 = 6,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.55/11,297.31 = 6,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.55x = 11,297.31 × 6,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.55x = 69,835,677.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,835,677.44/7,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.75

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