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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,498.76, 10,273.25 and 7,218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,498.76, 10,273.25 and 7,218.39 is: 9,889.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,498.76 : 10,273.25 = 7,218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,498.76/10,273.25 = 7,218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,498.76x = 10,273.25 × 7,218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,498.76x = 74,156,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,156,325.07/7,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.15

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