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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,511.97, 11,264.54 and 4,001.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,511.97, 11,264.54 and 4,001.09 is: 5,999.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,511.97 : 11,264.54 = 4,001.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,511.97/11,264.54 = 4,001.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,511.97x = 11,264.54 × 4,001.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,511.97x = 45,070,362.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070,362.02/7,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.81

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