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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,510.28, 11,271.21 and 7,124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,510.28, 11,271.21 and 7,124.86 is: 10,692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,510.28 : 11,271.21 = 7,124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,510.28/11,271.21 = 7,124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,510.28x = 11,271.21 × 7,124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,510.28x = 80,305,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,305,738.38/7,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.77

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