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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.04, 11,242.92 and 4,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.04, 11,242.92 and 4,031 is: 6,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.04 : 11,242.92 = 4,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.04/11,242.92 = 4,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.04x = 11,242.92 × 4,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.04x = 45,320,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320,210.52/7,501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.86

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