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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,763.97, 11,579.62 and 6,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,763.97, 11,579.62 and 6,601.62 is: 9,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,763.97 : 11,579.62 = 6,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,763.97/11,579.62 = 6,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,763.97x = 11,579.62 × 6,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,763.97x = 76,444,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,444,234.48/7,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,846.02

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