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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.47, 11,471.27 and 6,118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.47, 11,471.27 and 6,118.23 is: 9,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.47 : 11,471.27 = 6,118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.47/11,471.27 = 6,118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.47x = 11,471.27 × 6,118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.47x = 70,183,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,183,837.66/7,660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.82

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