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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.04, 11,236.92 and 4,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.04, 11,236.92 and 4,027 is: 6,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.04 : 11,236.92 = 4,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.04/11,236.92 = 4,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.04x = 11,236.92 × 4,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.04x = 45,251,076.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251,076.84/7,497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.86

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