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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,460.52, 11,127.46 and 7,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,460.52, 11,127.46 and 7,329.32 is: 10,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,460.52 : 11,127.46 = 7,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,460.52/11,127.46 = 7,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,460.52x = 11,127.46 × 7,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,460.52x = 81,556,715.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,556,715.13/7,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.77

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