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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,713.20, 10,625.98 and 6,359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,713.20, 10,625.98 and 6,359.99 is: 8,761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,713.20 : 10,625.98 = 6,359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,713.20/10,625.98 = 6,359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,713.20x = 10,625.98 × 6,359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,713.20x = 67,581,126.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581,126.54/7,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,761.75

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