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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.28, 11,093.34 and 7,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.28, 11,093.34 and 7,031.46 is: 10,557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.28 : 11,093.34 = 7,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.28/11,093.34 = 7,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.28x = 11,093.34 × 7,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.28x = 78,002,376.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,002,376.48/7,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.58

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