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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,581.15, 11,376.63 and 4,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,581.15, 11,376.63 and 4,026.51 is: 6,042.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,581.15 : 11,376.63 = 4,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,581.15/11,376.63 = 4,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,581.15x = 11,376.63 × 4,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,581.15x = 45,808,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,808,114.46/7,581.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.37

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