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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.39, 11,138.72 and 7,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.39, 11,138.72 and 7,061.72 is: 10,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.39 : 11,138.72 = 7,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.39/11,138.72 = 7,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.39x = 11,138.72 × 7,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.39x = 78,658,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,658,430.80/7,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.17

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