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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507, 11,260.41 and 7,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507, 11,260.41 and 7,050.30 is: 10,575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507 : 11,260.41 = 7,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507/11,260.41 = 7,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507x = 11,260.41 × 7,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507x = 79,389,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389,268.62/7,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.37

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