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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.38, 11,263.50 and 6,034.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.38, 11,263.50 and 6,034.42 is: 9,037.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.38 : 11,263.50 = 6,034.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.38/11,263.50 = 6,034.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.38x = 11,263.50 × 6,034.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.38x = 67,968,689.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,968,689.67/7,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.93

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