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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.23, 11,381.61 and 4,487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.23, 11,381.61 and 4,487.73 is: 6,715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.23 : 11,381.61 = 4,487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.23/11,381.61 = 4,487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.23x = 11,381.61 × 4,487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.23x = 51,077,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,077,592.65/7,606.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.23

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