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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.68, 10,197.64 and 7,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.68, 10,197.64 and 7,056.52 is: 9,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.68 : 10,197.64 = 7,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.68/10,197.64 = 7,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.68x = 10,197.64 × 7,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.68x = 71,959,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959,850.61/7,388.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,739.20

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