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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,548.92, 11,341.84 and 7,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,548.92, 11,341.84 and 7,129.28 is: 10,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,548.92 : 11,341.84 = 7,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,548.92/11,341.84 = 7,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,548.92x = 11,341.84 × 7,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,548.92x = 80,859,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,859,153.08/7,548.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.35

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