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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.99, 11,261.52 and 4,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.99, 11,261.52 and 4,001.04 is: 5,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.99 : 11,261.52 = 4,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.99/11,261.52 = 4,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.99x = 11,261.52 × 4,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.99x = 45,057,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057,791.98/7,515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,994.92

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