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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.72, 11,643.90 and 4,060.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.72, 11,643.90 and 4,060.90 is: 6,096.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.72 : 11,643.90 = 4,060.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.72/11,643.90 = 4,060.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.72x = 11,643.90 × 4,060.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.72x = 47,284,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284,713.51/7,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.76

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