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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.52, 11,269.84 and 4,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.52, 11,269.84 and 4,231.04 is: 6,348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.52 : 11,269.84 = 4,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.52/11,269.84 = 4,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.52x = 11,269.84 × 4,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.52x = 47,683,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,683,143.83/7,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,348.00

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