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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.62, 10,559.94 and 6,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.62, 10,559.94 and 6,231.52 is: 8,604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.62 : 10,559.94 = 6,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.62/10,559.94 = 6,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.62x = 10,559.94 × 6,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.62x = 65,804,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,804,424.51/7,647.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.56

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