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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.40, 11,470.14 and 7,085.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.40, 11,470.14 and 7,085.16 is: 10,615.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.40 : 11,470.14 = 7,085.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.40/11,470.14 = 7,085.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.40x = 11,470.14 × 7,085.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.40x = 81,267,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,267,777.12/7,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.75

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