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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,051.63, 11,101.88 and 7,553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,051.63, 11,101.88 and 7,553.48 is: 10,415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,051.63 : 11,101.88 = 7,553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,051.63/11,101.88 = 7,553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,051.63x = 11,101.88 × 7,553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,051.63x = 83,857,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,857,791.92/8,051.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.01

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