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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,717.23, 11,575.85 and 6,006.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,717.23, 11,575.85 and 6,006.51 is: 9,009.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,717.23 : 11,575.85 = 6,006.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,717.23/11,575.85 = 6,006.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,717.23x = 11,575.85 × 6,006.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,717.23x = 69,530,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,530,428.75/7,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.77

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