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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.56, 11,275.08 and 4,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.56, 11,275.08 and 4,051.12 is: 6,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.56 : 11,275.08 = 4,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.56/11,275.08 = 4,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.56x = 11,275.08 × 4,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.56x = 45,676,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676,702.09/7,514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.43

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