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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.20, 11,274.90 and 4,230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.20, 11,274.90 and 4,230.70 is: 6,350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.20 : 11,274.90 = 4,230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.20/11,274.90 = 4,230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.20x = 11,274.90 × 4,230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.20x = 47,700,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700,719.43/7,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,350.61

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