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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.84, 11,247.32 and 6,036.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.84, 11,247.32 and 6,036.60 is: 9,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.84 : 11,247.32 = 6,036.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.84/11,247.32 = 6,036.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.84x = 11,247.32 × 6,036.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.84x = 67,895,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,895,571.91/7,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.27

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