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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.72, 11,265.66 and 4,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.72, 11,265.66 and 4,001.84 is: 6,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.72 : 11,265.66 = 4,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.72/11,265.66 = 4,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.72x = 11,265.66 × 4,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.72x = 45,083,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,083,312.49/7,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,000.93

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