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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.52, 11,271.34 and 4,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.52, 11,271.34 and 4,232.04 is: 6,349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.52 : 11,271.34 = 4,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.52/11,271.34 = 4,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.52x = 11,271.34 × 4,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.52x = 47,700,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700,761.73/7,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.50

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