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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.91, 11,288.36 and 4,018.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.91, 11,288.36 and 4,018.75 is: 6,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.91 : 11,288.36 = 4,018.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.91/11,288.36 = 4,018.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.91x = 11,288.36 × 4,018.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.91x = 45,365,078.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,365,078.58/7,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.85

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