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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641, 10,562.23 and 6,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641, 10,562.23 and 6,374.67 is: 8,811.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641 : 10,562.23 = 6,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641/10,562.23 = 6,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641x = 10,562.23 × 6,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641x = 67,330,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,330,699.07/7,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.77

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