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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,506.54, 11,253.73 and 3,127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,506.54, 11,253.73 and 3,127.27 is: 4,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,506.54 : 11,253.73 = 3,127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,506.54/11,253.73 = 3,127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,506.54x = 11,253.73 × 3,127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,506.54x = 35,193,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193,452.22/7,506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.37

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