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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,496.04, 11,235.42 and 4,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,496.04, 11,235.42 and 4,026 is: 6,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,496.04 : 11,235.42 = 4,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,496.04/11,235.42 = 4,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,496.04x = 11,235.42 × 4,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,496.04x = 45,233,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233,800.92/7,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.36

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