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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.71, 11,244.62 and 6,995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.71, 11,244.62 and 6,995.14 is: 10,511.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.71 : 11,244.62 = 6,995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.71/11,244.62 = 6,995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.71x = 11,244.62 × 6,995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.71x = 78,657,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,657,680.52/7,482.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,511.92

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