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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.30, 11,211.15 and 7,187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.30, 11,211.15 and 7,187.90 is: 10,797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.30 : 11,211.15 = 7,187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.30/11,211.15 = 7,187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.30x = 11,211.15 × 7,187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.30x = 80,584,625.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,584,625.09/7,463.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.45

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