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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.36, 11,508.04 and 6,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.36, 11,508.04 and 6,281.06 is: 9,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.36 : 11,508.04 = 6,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.36/11,508.04 = 6,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.36x = 11,508.04 × 6,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.36x = 72,282,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,282,689.72/7,637.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,464.36

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