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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.35, 11,246.95 and 7,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.35, 11,246.95 and 7,041.26 is: 10,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.35 : 11,246.95 = 7,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.35/11,246.95 = 7,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.35x = 11,246.95 × 7,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.35x = 79,192,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,192,699.16/7,493.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.40

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