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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.23, 11,228.83 and 6,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.23, 11,228.83 and 6,011.28 is: 9,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.23 : 11,228.83 = 6,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.23/11,228.83 = 6,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.23x = 11,228.83 × 6,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.23x = 67,499,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,499,626.17/7,497.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.28

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