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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,518.78, 11,278.44 and 4,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,518.78, 11,278.44 and 4,012.02 is: 6,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,518.78 : 11,278.44 = 4,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,518.78/11,278.44 = 4,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,518.78x = 11,278.44 × 4,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,518.78x = 45,249,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249,326.85/7,518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.17

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