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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.20, 11,186.60 and 7,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.20, 11,186.60 and 7,218.80 is: 10,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.20 : 11,186.60 = 7,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.20/11,186.60 = 7,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.20x = 11,186.60 × 7,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.20x = 80,753,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753,828.08/7,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.60

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