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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.52, 10,901.96 and 7,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.52, 10,901.96 and 7,138.44 is: 10,651.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.52 : 10,901.96 = 7,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.52/10,901.96 = 7,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.52x = 10,901.96 × 7,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.52x = 77,822,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,822,987.34/7,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.17

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