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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,509.91, 11,270.64 and 7,124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,509.91, 11,270.64 and 7,124.48 is: 10,692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,509.91 : 11,270.64 = 7,124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,509.91/11,270.64 = 7,124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,509.91x = 11,270.64 × 7,124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,509.91x = 80,297,504.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,297,504.16/7,509.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.21

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