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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.16, 11,060.18 and 7,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.16, 11,060.18 and 7,234.96 is: 10,863.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.16 : 11,060.18 = 7,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.16/11,060.18 = 7,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.16x = 11,060.18 × 7,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.16x = 80,019,959.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,019,959.89/7,366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.19

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