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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.70, 11,248.35 and 4,042.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.70, 11,248.35 and 4,042.90 is: 6,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.70 : 11,248.35 = 4,042.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.70/11,248.35 = 4,042.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.70x = 11,248.35 × 4,042.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.70x = 45,475,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475,954.22/7,509.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.63

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