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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,687.68, 10,615.20 and 6,271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,687.68, 10,615.20 and 6,271.56 is: 8,659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,687.68 : 10,615.20 = 6,271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,687.68/10,615.20 = 6,271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,687.68x = 10,615.20 × 6,271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,687.68x = 66,573,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,573,863.71/7,687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,659.81

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