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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.65, 10,367.34 and 4,527.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.65, 10,367.34 and 4,527.94 is: 6,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.65 : 10,367.34 = 4,527.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.65/10,367.34 = 4,527.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.65x = 10,367.34 × 4,527.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.65x = 46,942,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942,693.48/7,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,249.32

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