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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.48, 11,605.70 and 6,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.48, 11,605.70 and 6,277 is: 9,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.48 : 11,605.70 = 6,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.48/11,605.70 = 6,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.48x = 11,605.70 × 6,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.48x = 72,848,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,848,978.90/7,741.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.21

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