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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,513.80, 11,277.50 and 4,006.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,513.80, 11,277.50 and 4,006.74 is: 6,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,513.80 : 11,277.50 = 4,006.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,513.80/11,277.50 = 4,006.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,513.80x = 11,277.50 × 4,006.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,513.80x = 45,186,010.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,186,010.35/7,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.74

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