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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.73, 11,257.73 and 5,528.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.73, 11,257.73 and 5,528.07 is: 8,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.73 : 11,257.73 = 5,528.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.73/11,257.73 = 5,528.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.73x = 11,257.73 × 5,528.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.73x = 62,233,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,233,519.48/7,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.85

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