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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,520.59, 11,276.99 and 4,009.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,520.59, 11,276.99 and 4,009.65 is: 6,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,520.59 : 11,276.99 = 4,009.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,520.59/11,276.99 = 4,009.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,520.59x = 11,276.99 × 4,009.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,520.59x = 45,216,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,216,782.95/7,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.40

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