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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.26, 11,006.26 and 6,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.26, 11,006.26 and 6,587.04 is: 9,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.26 : 11,006.26 = 6,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.26/11,006.26 = 6,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.26x = 11,006.26 × 6,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.26x = 72,498,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,498,674.87/7,375.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,829.98

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