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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.80, 11,211.90 and 7,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.80, 11,211.90 and 7,188.40 is: 10,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.80 : 11,211.90 = 7,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.80/11,211.90 = 7,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.80x = 11,211.90 × 7,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.80x = 80,595,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,595,621.96/7,463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.20

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