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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.15, 11,262.99 and 4,391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.15, 11,262.99 and 4,391.93 is: 6,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.15 : 11,262.99 = 4,391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.15/11,262.99 = 4,391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.15x = 11,262.99 × 4,391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.15x = 49,466,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,466,263.67/7,511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,585.71

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