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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,659.48, 11,498.95 and 6,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,659.48, 11,498.95 and 6,512.52 is: 9,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,659.48 : 11,498.95 = 6,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,659.48/11,498.95 = 6,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,659.48x = 11,498.95 × 6,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,659.48x = 74,887,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,887,156.48/7,659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,777.05

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