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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.49, 11,274.05 and 4,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.49, 11,274.05 and 4,004.44 is: 6,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.49 : 11,274.05 = 4,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.49/11,274.05 = 4,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.49x = 11,274.05 × 4,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.49x = 45,146,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,279.50/7,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.30

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