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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.12, 11,281.68 and 6,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.12, 11,281.68 and 6,044.90 is: 9,067.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.12 : 11,281.68 = 6,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.12/11,281.68 = 6,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.12x = 11,281.68 × 6,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.12x = 68,196,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,196,571.02/7,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.34

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