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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.24, 11,271.60 and 4,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.24, 11,271.60 and 4,004.08 is: 6,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.24 : 11,271.60 = 4,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.24/11,271.60 = 4,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.24x = 11,271.60 × 4,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.24x = 45,132,388.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,132,388.13/7,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.45

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