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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.40, 10,988.10 and 7,005.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.40, 10,988.10 and 7,005.45 is: 10,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.40 : 10,988.10 = 7,005.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.40/10,988.10 = 7,005.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.40x = 10,988.10 × 7,005.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.40x = 76,976,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,976,585.15/7,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.18

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