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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,765.32, 11,638.86 and 4,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,765.32, 11,638.86 and 4,069.29 is: 6,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,765.32 : 11,638.86 = 4,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,765.32/11,638.86 = 4,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,765.32x = 11,638.86 × 4,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,765.32x = 47,361,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361,882.42/7,765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.16

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