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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.76, 11,407.92 and 6,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.76, 11,407.92 and 6,977.88 is: 10,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.76 : 11,407.92 = 6,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.76/11,407.92 = 6,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.76x = 11,407.92 × 6,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.76x = 79,603,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603,096.81/7,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.42

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