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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.72, 11,131.66 and 6,513.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.72, 11,131.66 and 6,513.08 is: 9,750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.72 : 11,131.66 = 6,513.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.72/11,131.66 = 6,513.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.72x = 11,131.66 × 6,513.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.72x = 72,501,384.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,501,384.42/7,435.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,750.42

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