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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.92, 10,368.53 and 4,368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.92, 10,368.53 and 4,368.71 is: 6,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.92 : 10,368.53 = 4,368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.92/10,368.53 = 4,368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.92x = 10,368.53 × 4,368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.92x = 45,297,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,100.70/7,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.03

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