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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.80, 11,477.70 and 6,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.80, 11,477.70 and 6,266.70 is: 9,400.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.80 : 11,477.70 = 6,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.80/11,477.70 = 6,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.80x = 11,477.70 × 6,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.80x = 71,927,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,927,302.59/7,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.05

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