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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.53, 11,291.89 and 7,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.53, 11,291.89 and 7,038.14 is: 10,554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.53 : 11,291.89 = 7,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.53/11,291.89 = 7,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.53x = 11,291.89 × 7,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.53x = 79,473,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,473,902.68/7,529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.96

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