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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,785.45, 11,687.40 and 6,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,785.45, 11,687.40 and 6,143.13 is: 9,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,785.45 : 11,687.40 = 6,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,785.45/11,687.40 = 6,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,785.45x = 11,687.40 × 6,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,785.45x = 71,797,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,797,217.56/7,785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.97

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