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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,565.97, 11,324.69 and 4,047.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,565.97, 11,324.69 and 4,047.18 is: 6,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,565.97 : 11,324.69 = 4,047.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,565.97/11,324.69 = 4,047.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,565.97x = 11,324.69 × 4,047.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,565.97x = 45,833,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833,058.87/7,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.79

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