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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,502.70, 11,232.45 and 7,286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,502.70, 11,232.45 and 7,286.70 is: 10,909.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,502.70 : 11,232.45 = 7,286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,502.70/11,232.45 = 7,286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,502.70x = 11,232.45 × 7,286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,502.70x = 81,847,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,847,493.42/7,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.07

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