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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.98, 11,237.96 and 7,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.98, 11,237.96 and 7,030.28 is: 10,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.98 : 11,237.96 = 7,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.98/11,237.96 = 7,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.98x = 11,237.96 × 7,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.98x = 79,006,005.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,006,005.43/7,491.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.41

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