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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,766.97, 11,640.73 and 6,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,766.97, 11,640.73 and 6,117 is: 9,167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,766.97 : 11,640.73 = 6,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,766.97/11,640.73 = 6,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,766.97x = 11,640.73 × 6,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,766.97x = 71,206,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,206,330.12/7,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.84

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