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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.14, 11,040.41 and 7,130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.14, 11,040.41 and 7,130.75 is: 10,654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.14 : 11,040.41 = 7,130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.14/11,040.41 = 7,130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.14x = 11,040.41 × 7,130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.14x = 78,726,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,726,366.23/7,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.34

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