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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.82, 11,172.66 and 7,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.82, 11,172.66 and 7,016.52 is: 10,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.82 : 11,172.66 = 7,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.82/11,172.66 = 7,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.82x = 11,172.66 × 7,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.82x = 78,393,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,393,192.34/7,436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.22

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