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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.03, 11,405.07 and 6,741.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.03, 11,405.07 and 6,741.09 is: 10,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.03 : 11,405.07 = 6,741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.03/11,405.07 = 6,741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.03x = 11,405.07 × 6,741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.03x = 76,882,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,882,603.33/7,638.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.76

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