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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,516.67, 11,281.81 and 4,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,516.67, 11,281.81 and 4,009.62 is: 6,018.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,516.67 : 11,281.81 = 4,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,516.67/11,281.81 = 4,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,516.67x = 11,281.81 × 4,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,516.67x = 45,235,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,235,771.01/7,516.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.06

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