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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,975.77, 11,006.39 and 4,618.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,975.77, 11,006.39 and 4,618.73 is: 6,373.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,975.77 : 11,006.39 = 4,618.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,975.77/11,006.39 = 4,618.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,975.77x = 11,006.39 × 4,618.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,975.77x = 50,835,543.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,835,543.68/7,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,373.75

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