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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.53, 11,259.12 and 3,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.53, 11,259.12 and 3,994.48 is: 5,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.53 : 11,259.12 = 3,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.53/11,259.12 = 3,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.53x = 11,259.12 × 3,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.53x = 44,974,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,329.66/7,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.35

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