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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,642.68, 11,411.72 and 6,846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,642.68, 11,411.72 and 6,846.91 is: 10,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,642.68 : 11,411.72 = 6,846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,642.68/11,411.72 = 6,846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,642.68x = 11,411.72 × 6,846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,642.68x = 78,135,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,135,019.79/7,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.51

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