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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.27, 10,361.61 and 6,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.27, 10,361.61 and 6,096.55 is: 8,410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.27 : 10,361.61 = 6,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.27/10,361.61 = 6,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.27x = 10,361.61 × 6,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.27x = 63,170,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170,073.45/7,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.04

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