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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.04, 11,269.74 and 4,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.04, 11,269.74 and 4,592.80 is: 6,890.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.04 : 11,269.74 = 4,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.04/11,269.74 = 4,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.04x = 11,269.74 × 4,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.04x = 51,759,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,759,661.87/7,512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.23

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