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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.20, 11,060.70 and 7,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.20, 11,060.70 and 7,172.20 is: 10,737.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.20 : 11,060.70 = 7,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.20/11,060.70 = 7,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.20x = 11,060.70 × 7,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.20x = 79,329,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,329,552.54/7,388.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,737.33

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