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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,420.48, 11,035.19 and 7,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,420.48, 11,035.19 and 7,186.84 is: 10,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,420.48 : 11,035.19 = 7,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,420.48/11,035.19 = 7,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,420.48x = 11,035.19 × 7,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,420.48x = 79,308,144.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,308,144.90/7,420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.74

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