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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.30, 11,251.95 and 6,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.30, 11,251.95 and 6,043.30 is: 9,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.30 : 11,251.95 = 6,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.30/11,251.95 = 6,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.30x = 11,251.95 × 6,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.30x = 67,998,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,998,909.44/7,501.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.95

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