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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.88, 11,182.34 and 6,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.88, 11,182.34 and 6,662.52 is: 9,943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.88 : 11,182.34 = 6,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.88/11,182.34 = 6,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.88x = 11,182.34 × 6,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.88x = 74,502,580.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,502,580.55/7,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.11

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