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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.47, 11,262.29 and 3,999.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.47, 11,262.29 and 3,999.58 is: 5,997.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.47 : 11,262.29 = 3,999.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.47/11,262.29 = 3,999.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.47x = 11,262.29 × 3,999.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.47x = 45,044,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,044,404.18/7,510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.55

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