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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,614.18, 11,393.59 and 6,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,614.18, 11,393.59 and 6,285.58 is: 9,405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614.18 : 11,393.59 = 6,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614.18/11,393.59 = 6,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614.18x = 11,393.59 × 6,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614.18x = 71,615,319.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,615,319.96/7,614.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.52

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