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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.26, 11,473.29 and 5,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.26, 11,473.29 and 5,907.18 is: 8,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.26 : 11,473.29 = 5,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.26/11,473.29 = 5,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.26x = 11,473.29 × 5,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.26x = 67,774,789.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,774,789.22/7,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.12

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