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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.81, 11,295.55 and 4,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.81, 11,295.55 and 4,018.82 is: 6,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.81 : 11,295.55 = 4,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.81/11,295.55 = 4,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.81x = 11,295.55 × 4,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.81x = 45,394,730.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394,730.80/7,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.87

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