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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,512.40, 11,268.60 and 7,192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,512.40, 11,268.60 and 7,192.45 is: 10,788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512.40 : 11,268.60 = 7,192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512.40/11,268.60 = 7,192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512.40x = 11,268.60 × 7,192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512.40x = 81,048,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048,842.07/7,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.68

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