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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,503.85, 11,238.76 and 6,017.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,503.85, 11,238.76 and 6,017.91 is: 9,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,503.85 : 11,238.76 = 6,017.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,503.85/11,238.76 = 6,017.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,503.85x = 11,238.76 × 6,017.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,503.85x = 67,633,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,633,846.19/7,503.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.22

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