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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.99, 11,276.73 and 4,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.99, 11,276.73 and 4,231.17 is: 6,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.99 : 11,276.73 = 4,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.99/11,276.73 = 4,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.99x = 11,276.73 × 4,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.99x = 47,713,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,761.67/7,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.71

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