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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.40, 11,277.90 and 5,329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.40, 11,277.90 and 5,329.80 is: 8,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.40 : 11,277.90 = 5,329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.40/11,277.90 = 5,329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.40x = 11,277.90 × 5,329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.40x = 60,108,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,108,951.42/7,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.36

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