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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,659.32, 11,493.54 and 7,173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,659.32, 11,493.54 and 7,173.40 is: 10,764.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,659.32 : 11,493.54 = 7,173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,659.32/11,493.54 = 7,173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,659.32x = 11,493.54 × 7,173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,659.32x = 82,447,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,447,759.84/7,659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,764.37

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