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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.80, 11,117.70 and 7,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.80, 11,117.70 and 7,249.80 is: 10,874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.80 : 11,117.70 = 7,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.80/11,117.70 = 7,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.80x = 11,117.70 × 7,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.80x = 80,601,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,601,101.46/7,411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,874.70

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