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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,541.99, 11,268.33 and 7,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,541.99, 11,268.33 and 7,283.60 is: 10,882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,541.99 : 11,268.33 = 7,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,541.99/11,268.33 = 7,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,541.99x = 11,268.33 × 7,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,541.99x = 82,074,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,074,008.39/7,541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,882.27

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