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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,535.43, 11,303.15 and 4,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,535.43, 11,303.15 and 4,251.29 is: 6,376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,535.43 : 11,303.15 = 4,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,535.43/11,303.15 = 4,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,535.43x = 11,303.15 × 4,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,535.43x = 48,052,890.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,890.79/7,535.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.93

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