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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.22, 11,504.84 and 6,278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.22, 11,504.84 and 6,278.94 is: 9,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.22 : 11,504.84 = 6,278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.22/11,504.84 = 6,278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.22x = 11,504.84 × 6,278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.22x = 72,238,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,238,142.55/7,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.18

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