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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,533.04, 11,312.52 and 4,072.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,533.04, 11,312.52 and 4,072.72 is: 6,116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,533.04 : 11,312.52 = 4,072.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,533.04/11,312.52 = 4,072.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,533.04x = 11,312.52 × 4,072.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,533.04x = 46,072,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072,726.45/7,533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.09

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