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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.99, 11,255.49 and 6,511.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.99, 11,255.49 and 6,511.71 is: 9,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.99 : 11,255.49 = 6,511.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.99/11,255.49 = 6,511.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.99x = 11,255.49 × 6,511.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.99x = 73,292,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,292,486.79/7,473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,806.34

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