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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,652.97, 11,466.50 and 6,097.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,652.97, 11,466.50 and 6,097.77 is: 9,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,652.97 : 11,466.50 = 6,097.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,652.97/11,466.50 = 6,097.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,652.97x = 11,466.50 × 6,097.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,652.97x = 69,920,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,920,049.22/7,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.33

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