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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.40, 11,601.90 and 6,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.40, 11,601.90 and 6,211.40 is: 9,301.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.40 : 11,601.90 = 6,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.40/11,601.90 = 6,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.40x = 11,601.90 × 6,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.40x = 72,064,041.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,064,041.66/7,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.71

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