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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.20, 11,266.80 and 6,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.20, 11,266.80 and 6,053.20 is: 9,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.20 : 11,266.80 = 6,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.20/11,266.80 = 6,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.20x = 11,266.80 × 6,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.20x = 68,200,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,200,193.76/7,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.80

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