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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.80, 11,495.70 and 7,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.80, 11,495.70 and 7,307.40 is: 10,961.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.80 : 11,495.70 = 7,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.80/11,495.70 = 7,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.80x = 11,495.70 × 7,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.80x = 84,003,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,003,678.18/7,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.10

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