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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.78, 11,184.52 and 7,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.78, 11,184.52 and 7,041.66 is: 10,516.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.78 : 11,184.52 = 7,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.78/11,184.52 = 7,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.78x = 11,184.52 × 7,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.78x = 78,757,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757,587.10/7,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.74

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