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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.20, 11,266.80 and 6,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.20, 11,266.80 and 6,344.80 is: 9,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.20 : 11,266.80 = 6,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.20/11,266.80 = 6,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.20x = 11,266.80 × 6,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.20x = 71,485,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,485,592.64/7,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,517.20

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