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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,718.67, 11,573.55 and 6,796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,718.67, 11,573.55 and 6,796.08 is: 10,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,718.67 : 11,573.55 = 6,796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,718.67/11,573.55 = 6,796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,718.67x = 11,573.55 × 6,796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,718.67x = 78,654,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654,771.68/7,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.20

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