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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.20, 11,640.35 and 6,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.20, 11,640.35 and 6,284.04 is: 9,412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.20 : 11,640.35 = 6,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.20/11,640.35 = 6,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.20x = 11,640.35 × 6,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.20x = 73,148,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148,393.59/7,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.75

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