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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.90, 11,079.15 and 7,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.90, 11,079.15 and 7,046.90 is: 10,506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.90 : 11,079.15 = 7,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.90/11,079.15 = 7,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.90x = 11,079.15 × 7,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.90x = 78,073,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,073,626.90/7,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.62

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