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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560, 11,329.06 and 4,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560, 11,329.06 and 4,266.13 is: 6,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560 : 11,329.06 = 4,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560/11,329.06 = 4,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560x = 11,329.06 × 4,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560x = 48,331,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331,242.74/7,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.02

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