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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,507.60, 11,261.40 and 7,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,507.60, 11,261.40 and 7,021.60 is: 10,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,507.60 : 11,261.40 = 7,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,507.60/11,261.40 = 7,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,507.60x = 11,261.40 × 7,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,507.60x = 79,073,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,073,046.24/7,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,532.40

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