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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.80, 11,177.02 and 7,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.80, 11,177.02 and 7,275.44 is: 10,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.80 : 11,177.02 = 7,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.80/11,177.02 = 7,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.80x = 11,177.02 × 7,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.80x = 81,317,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,317,738.39/7,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,867.29

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