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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,552.32, 11,251.92 and 7,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,552.32, 11,251.92 and 7,180.54 is: 10,698.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552.32 : 11,251.92 = 7,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552.32/11,251.92 = 7,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552.32x = 11,251.92 × 7,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552.32x = 80,794,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,794,861.64/7,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.02

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