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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,527.49, 11,287.98 and 4,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,527.49, 11,287.98 and 4,016.73 is: 6,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,527.49 : 11,287.98 = 4,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,527.49/11,287.98 = 4,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,527.49x = 11,287.98 × 4,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,527.49x = 45,340,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,788.18/7,527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.36

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