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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.38, 10,363.17 and 4,364.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.38, 10,363.17 and 4,364.98 is: 6,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.38 : 10,363.17 = 4,364.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.38/10,363.17 = 4,364.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.38x = 10,363.17 × 4,364.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.38x = 45,235,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,235,029.79/7,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,022.20

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