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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.30, 11,261.72 and 3,995.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.30, 11,261.72 and 3,995.71 is: 5,994.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.30 : 11,261.72 = 3,995.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.30/11,261.72 = 3,995.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.30x = 11,261.72 × 3,995.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.30x = 44,998,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998,549.06/7,506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.77

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