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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707.48, 11,551.63 and 4,007.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707.48, 11,551.63 and 4,007.53 is: 6,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707.48 : 11,551.63 = 4,007.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707.48/11,551.63 = 4,007.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707.48x = 11,551.63 × 4,007.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707.48x = 46,293,503.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,293,503.77/7,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,006.31

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