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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.48, 11,263.53 and 4,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.48, 11,263.53 and 4,392.27 is: 6,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.48 : 11,263.53 = 4,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.48/11,263.53 = 4,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.48x = 11,263.53 × 4,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.48x = 49,472,464.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,472,464.91/7,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,586.25

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