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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,530.52, 11,293.40 and 7,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,530.52, 11,293.40 and 7,039.14 is: 10,556.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,530.52 : 11,293.40 = 7,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,530.52/11,293.40 = 7,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,530.52x = 11,293.40 × 7,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,530.52x = 79,495,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495,823.68/7,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,556.49

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