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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,783.56, 11,660.28 and 6,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,783.56, 11,660.28 and 6,027.57 is: 9,029.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,783.56 : 11,660.28 = 6,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,783.56/11,660.28 = 6,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,783.56x = 11,660.28 × 6,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,783.56x = 70,283,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,283,153.92/7,783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.69

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