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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.82, 11,249.69 and 7,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.82, 11,249.69 and 7,179.03 is: 10,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.82 : 11,249.69 = 7,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.82/11,249.69 = 7,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.82x = 11,249.69 × 7,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.82x = 80,761,826.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,761,826.11/7,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.77

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