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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.95, 11,271.93 and 4,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.95, 11,271.93 and 4,225.27 is: 6,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.95 : 11,271.93 = 4,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.95/11,271.93 = 4,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.95x = 11,271.93 × 4,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.95x = 47,626,947.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,947.67/7,511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.16

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