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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,551.18, 11,271.52 and 7,002.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,551.18, 11,271.52 and 7,002.30 is: 10,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,551.18 : 11,271.52 = 7,002.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,551.18/11,271.52 = 7,002.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,551.18x = 11,271.52 × 7,002.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,551.18x = 78,926,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,926,564.50/7,551.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.22

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