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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.96, 11,279.25 and 4,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.96, 11,279.25 and 4,007.97 is: 6,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.96 : 11,279.25 = 4,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.96/11,279.25 = 4,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.96x = 11,279.25 × 4,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.96x = 45,206,895.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206,895.62/7,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.59

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