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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.32, 11,079.05 and 7,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.32, 11,079.05 and 7,226.20 is: 10,774.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.32 : 11,079.05 = 7,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.32/11,079.05 = 7,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.32x = 11,079.05 × 7,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.32x = 80,059,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,059,431.11/7,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,774.69

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