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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.35, 11,145.60 and 7,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.35, 11,145.60 and 7,183.35 is: 10,780.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.35 : 11,145.60 = 7,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.35/11,145.60 = 7,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.35x = 11,145.60 × 7,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.35x = 80,062,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,062,745.76/7,426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,780.90

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