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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,699.59, 11,550.74 and 4,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,699.59, 11,550.74 and 4,001.51 is: 6,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,699.59 : 11,550.74 = 4,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,699.59/11,550.74 = 4,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,699.59x = 11,550.74 × 4,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,699.59x = 46,220,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,220,323.86/7,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,002.96

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