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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.24, 10,116.09 and 7,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.24, 10,116.09 and 7,182.41 is: 9,903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.24 : 10,116.09 = 7,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.24/10,116.09 = 7,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.24x = 10,116.09 × 7,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.24x = 72,657,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,657,855.40/7,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,903.97

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