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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,524.91, 11,207.91 and 7,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,524.91, 11,207.91 and 7,129.77 is: 10,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,524.91 : 11,207.91 = 7,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,524.91/11,207.91 = 7,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,524.91x = 11,207.91 × 7,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,524.91x = 79,909,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909,820.48/7,524.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.37

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