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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,579.26, 11,309.67 and 6,001.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,579.26, 11,309.67 and 6,001.38 is: 8,955.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,579.26 : 11,309.67 = 6,001.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,579.26/11,309.67 = 6,001.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,579.26x = 11,309.67 × 6,001.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,579.26x = 67,873,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,873,627.34/7,579.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,955.18

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