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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.20, 11,213.60 and 7,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.20, 11,213.60 and 7,236.80 is: 10,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.20 : 11,213.60 = 7,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.20/11,213.60 = 7,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.20x = 11,213.60 × 7,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.20x = 81,150,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150,580.48/7,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.61

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