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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.10, 11,215.65 and 7,136.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.10, 11,215.65 and 7,136.90 is: 10,705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.10 : 11,215.65 = 7,136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.10/11,215.65 = 7,136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.10x = 11,215.65 × 7,136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.10x = 80,044,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,044,972.49/7,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,705.35

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