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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.37, 11,480.49 and 4,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.37, 11,480.49 and 4,137.27 is: 6,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.37 : 11,480.49 = 4,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.37/11,480.49 = 4,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.37x = 11,480.49 × 4,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.37x = 47,497,886.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,497,886.86/7,651.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,207.77

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