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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.20, 11,035.80 and 7,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.20, 11,035.80 and 7,227.60 is: 10,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.20 : 11,035.80 = 7,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.20/11,035.80 = 7,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.20x = 11,035.80 × 7,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.20x = 79,762,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,762,348.08/7,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.40

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