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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,494.59, 11,222.72 and 7,272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,494.59, 11,222.72 and 7,272.87 is: 10,890.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,494.59 : 11,222.72 = 7,272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,494.59/11,222.72 = 7,272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,494.59x = 11,222.72 × 7,272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,494.59x = 81,621,383.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,621,383.61/7,494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.71

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