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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,560.92, 11,317.05 and 4,042.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,560.92, 11,317.05 and 4,042.13 is: 6,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560.92 : 11,317.05 = 4,042.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560.92/11,317.05 = 4,042.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560.92x = 11,317.05 × 4,042.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560.92x = 45,744,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,744,930.73/7,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.18

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