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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.80, 11,004.90 and 7,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.80, 11,004.90 and 7,131.40 is: 10,712.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.80 : 11,004.90 = 7,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.80/11,004.90 = 7,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.80x = 11,004.90 × 7,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.80x = 78,480,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480,343.86/7,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,712.87

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