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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.40, 11,258.10 and 4,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.40, 11,258.10 and 4,049.40 is: 6,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.40 : 11,258.10 = 4,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.40/11,258.10 = 4,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.40x = 11,258.10 × 4,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.40x = 45,588,550.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,588,550.14/7,505.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.10

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