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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.41, 11,254.53 and 7,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.41, 11,254.53 and 7,046.33 is: 10,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.41 : 11,254.53 = 7,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.41/11,254.53 = 7,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.41x = 11,254.53 × 7,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.41x = 79,303,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,303,132.37/7,498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.99

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