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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.98, 11,173.77 and 7,252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.98, 11,173.77 and 7,252.62 is: 10,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.98 : 11,173.77 = 7,252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.98/11,173.77 = 7,252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.98x = 11,173.77 × 7,252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.98x = 81,039,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039,107.78/7,459.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.18

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