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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.48, 11,081.03 and 6,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.48, 11,081.03 and 6,875.32 is: 10,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.48 : 11,081.03 = 6,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.48/11,081.03 = 6,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.48x = 11,081.03 × 6,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.48x = 76,185,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185,627.18/7,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.79

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