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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.54, 11,109.23 and 6,866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.54, 11,109.23 and 6,866.79 is: 10,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.54 : 11,109.23 = 6,866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.54/11,109.23 = 6,866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.54x = 11,109.23 × 6,866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.54x = 76,284,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,284,749.47/7,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.92

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