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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,501.96, 11,252.94 and 4,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,501.96, 11,252.94 and 4,061.08 is: 6,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,501.96 : 11,252.94 = 4,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,501.96/11,252.94 = 4,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,501.96x = 11,252.94 × 4,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,501.96x = 45,699,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,089.58/7,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,091.62

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