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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,505.20, 11,236.20 and 7,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,505.20, 11,236.20 and 7,289.20 is: 10,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,505.20 : 11,236.20 = 7,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,505.20/11,236.20 = 7,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,505.20x = 11,236.20 × 7,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,505.20x = 81,902,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,902,909.04/7,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,912.82

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