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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.29, 11,130.65 and 7,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.29, 11,130.65 and 7,230.14 is: 10,759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.29 : 11,130.65 = 7,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.29/11,130.65 = 7,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.29x = 11,130.65 × 7,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.29x = 80,476,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,476,203.69/7,479.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,759.87

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