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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.83, 11,260.39 and 3,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.83, 11,260.39 and 3,067.72 is: 4,597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.83 : 11,260.39 = 3,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.83/11,260.39 = 3,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.83x = 11,260.39 × 3,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.83x = 34,543,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543,723.61/7,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,597.96

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