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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.71, 10,991.71 and 7,279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.71, 10,991.71 and 7,279.30 is: 10,837.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.71 : 10,991.71 = 7,279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.71/10,991.71 = 7,279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.71x = 10,991.71 × 7,279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.71x = 80,011,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,011,922.57/7,382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,837.75

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