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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.03, 11,542.15 and 6,303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.03, 11,542.15 and 6,303.79 is: 9,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.03 : 11,542.15 = 6,303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.03/11,542.15 = 6,303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.03x = 11,542.15 × 6,303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.03x = 72,759,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,759,289.75/7,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.56

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