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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.23, 10,075.59 and 7,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.23, 10,075.59 and 7,105.52 is: 9,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.23 : 10,075.59 = 7,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.23/10,075.59 = 7,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.23x = 10,075.59 × 7,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.23x = 71,592,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,592,306.26/7,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,833.80

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