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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.50, 11,273.94 and 4,004.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.50, 11,273.94 and 4,004.41 is: 6,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.50 : 11,273.94 = 4,004.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.50/11,273.94 = 4,004.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.50x = 11,273.94 × 4,004.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.50x = 45,145,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145,478.08/7,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.18

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