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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,685.61, 10,609.11 and 6,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,685.61, 10,609.11 and 6,007.56 is: 8,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,685.61 : 10,609.11 = 6,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,685.61/10,609.11 = 6,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,685.61x = 10,609.11 × 6,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,685.61x = 63,734,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,734,864.87/7,685.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,292.75

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