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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,499.08, 10,293.41 and 7,178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,499.08, 10,293.41 and 7,178.32 is: 9,853.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,499.08 : 10,293.41 = 7,178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,499.08/10,293.41 = 7,178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,499.08x = 10,293.41 × 7,178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,499.08x = 73,889,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,889,390.87/7,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.13

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