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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.92, 11,274.68 and 4,004.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.92, 11,274.68 and 4,004.87 is: 6,010.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.92 : 11,274.68 = 4,004.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.92/11,274.68 = 4,004.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.92x = 11,274.68 × 4,004.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.92x = 45,153,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,581.33/7,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.93

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