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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,420.38, 11,141.72 and 7,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,420.38, 11,141.72 and 7,063.72 is: 10,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,420.38 : 11,141.72 = 7,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,420.38/11,141.72 = 7,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,420.38x = 11,141.72 × 7,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,420.38x = 78,701,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,701,990.40/7,420.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,606.19

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