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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.70, 11,164.05 and 7,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.70, 11,164.05 and 7,226.70 is: 10,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.70 : 11,164.05 = 7,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.70/11,164.05 = 7,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.70x = 11,164.05 × 7,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.70x = 80,679,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,679,240.14/7,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.05

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