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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.89, 11,262.47 and 4,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.89, 11,262.47 and 4,391.58 is: 6,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.89 : 11,262.47 = 4,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.89/11,262.47 = 4,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.89x = 11,262.47 × 4,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.89x = 49,460,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,460,016.04/7,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,585.11

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