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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.48, 11,584.74 and 6,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.48, 11,584.74 and 6,263 is: 9,389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.48 : 11,584.74 = 6,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.48/11,584.74 = 6,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.48x = 11,584.74 × 6,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.48x = 72,555,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555,226.62/7,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.25

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