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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,470.92, 11,129.72 and 7,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,470.92, 11,129.72 and 7,133.96 is: 10,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,470.92 : 11,129.72 = 7,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,470.92/11,129.72 = 7,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,470.92x = 11,129.72 × 7,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,470.92x = 79,398,977.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,398,977.29/7,470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.74

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