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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.40, 11,019.60 and 7,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.40, 11,019.60 and 7,087.20 is: 10,630.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.40 : 11,019.60 = 7,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.40/11,019.60 = 7,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.40x = 11,019.60 × 7,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.40x = 78,098,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098,109.12/7,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.80

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