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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,739.48, 11,602.70 and 6,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,739.48, 11,602.70 and 6,275 is: 9,407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,739.48 : 11,602.70 = 6,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,739.48/11,602.70 = 6,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,739.48x = 11,602.70 × 6,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,739.48x = 72,806,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,806,942.50/7,739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.21

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