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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.02, 11,257.68 and 4,179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.02, 11,257.68 and 4,179.86 is: 6,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.02 : 11,257.68 = 4,179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.02/11,257.68 = 4,179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.02x = 11,257.68 × 4,179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.02x = 47,055,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055,533.57/7,510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.70

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