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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.99, 11,271.56 and 4,395.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.99, 11,271.56 and 4,395.87 is: 6,592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.99 : 11,271.56 = 4,395.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.99/11,271.56 = 4,395.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.99x = 11,271.56 × 4,395.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.99x = 49,548,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548,290.48/7,515.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.38

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