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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.42, 11,214.81 and 7,225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.42, 11,214.81 and 7,225.98 is: 10,821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.42 : 11,214.81 = 7,225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.42/11,214.81 = 7,225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.42x = 11,214.81 × 7,225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.42x = 81,037,992.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037,992.76/7,488.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.77

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