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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.61, 11,253.73 and 3,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.61, 11,253.73 and 3,798.60 is: 5,694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.61 : 11,253.73 = 3,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.61/11,253.73 = 3,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.61x = 11,253.73 × 3,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.61x = 42,748,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748,418.78/7,507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.01

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