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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.42, 11,273.91 and 4,004.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.42, 11,273.91 and 4,004.35 is: 6,010.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.42 : 11,273.91 = 4,004.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.42/11,273.91 = 4,004.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.42x = 11,273.91 × 4,004.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.42x = 45,144,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,144,653.32/7,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.13

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