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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.80, 11,269.20 and 6,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.80, 11,269.20 and 6,054.80 is: 9,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.80 : 11,269.20 = 6,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.80/11,269.20 = 6,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.80x = 11,269.20 × 6,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.80x = 68,232,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,232,752.16/7,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.20

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