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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,595.76, 11,377.87 and 6,421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,595.76, 11,377.87 and 6,421.66 is: 9,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,595.76 : 11,377.87 = 6,421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,595.76/11,377.87 = 6,421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,595.76x = 11,377.87 × 6,421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,595.76x = 73,064,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,064,812.66/7,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.16

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