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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.80, 10,916.40 and 7,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.80, 10,916.40 and 7,072.40 is: 10,624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.80 : 10,916.40 = 7,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.80/10,916.40 = 7,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.80x = 10,916.40 × 7,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.80x = 77,205,147.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205,147.36/7,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.37

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