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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.62, 11,332.05 and 6,008.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.62, 11,332.05 and 6,008.94 is: 9,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.62 : 11,332.05 = 6,008.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.62/11,332.05 = 6,008.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.62x = 11,332.05 × 6,008.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.62x = 68,093,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,093,608.53/7,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.89

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