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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,691.76, 11,546.78 and 6,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,691.76, 11,546.78 and 6,474.32 is: 9,719.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,691.76 : 11,546.78 = 6,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,691.76/11,546.78 = 6,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,691.76x = 11,546.78 × 6,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,691.76x = 74,757,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,757,548.69/7,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,719.17

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