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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,675.51, 11,538.93 and 6,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,675.51, 11,538.93 and 6,299.05 is: 9,469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,675.51 : 11,538.93 = 6,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,675.51/11,538.93 = 6,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,675.51x = 11,538.93 × 6,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,675.51x = 72,684,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,684,297.02/7,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,469.64

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