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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.72, 11,260.90 and 3,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.72, 11,260.90 and 3,995.67 is: 5,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.72 : 11,260.90 = 3,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.72/11,260.90 = 3,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.72x = 11,260.90 × 3,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.72x = 44,994,803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,994,803.07/7,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.13

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