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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.60, 11,193.90 and 7,134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.60, 11,193.90 and 7,134.55 is: 10,701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.60 : 11,193.90 = 7,134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.60/11,193.90 = 7,134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.60x = 11,193.90 × 7,134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.60x = 79,863,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863,439.25/7,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.83

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