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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.34, 11,639.04 and 4,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.34, 11,639.04 and 4,062.66 is: 6,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.34 : 11,639.04 = 4,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.34/11,639.04 = 4,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.34x = 11,639.04 × 4,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.34x = 47,285,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,285,426.22/7,759.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.00

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