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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,517.52, 11,253.20 and 6,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,517.52, 11,253.20 and 6,773.94 is: 10,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,517.52 : 11,253.20 = 6,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,517.52/11,253.20 = 6,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,517.52x = 11,253.20 × 6,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,517.52x = 76,228,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,228,467.74/7,517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.11

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