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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.59, 10,259.35 and 7,208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.59, 10,259.35 and 7,208.19 is: 9,875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.59 : 10,259.35 = 7,208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.59/10,259.35 = 7,208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.59x = 10,259.35 × 7,208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.59x = 73,951,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,951,326.06/7,488.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.21

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