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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,577.26, 11,350.40 and 6,176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,577.26, 11,350.40 and 6,176.67 is: 9,252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577.26 : 11,350.40 = 6,176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577.26/11,350.40 = 6,176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577.26x = 11,350.40 × 6,176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577.26x = 70,107,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,107,675.17/7,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,252.38

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