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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.62, 11,265.66 and 6,591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.62, 11,265.66 and 6,591.03 is: 9,882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.62 : 11,265.66 = 6,591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.62/11,265.66 = 6,591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.62x = 11,265.66 × 6,591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.62x = 74,252,303.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,252,303.03/7,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.36

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