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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,521.38, 11,271.72 and 6,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,521.38, 11,271.72 and 6,405.02 is: 9,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,521.38 : 11,271.72 = 6,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,521.38/11,271.72 = 6,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,521.38x = 11,271.72 × 6,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,521.38x = 72,195,592.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,195,592.03/7,521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,598.72

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