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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,575.72, 11,305.99 and 7,074.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,575.72, 11,305.99 and 7,074.39 is: 10,557.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,575.72 : 11,305.99 = 7,074.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,575.72/11,305.99 = 7,074.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,575.72x = 11,305.99 × 7,074.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,575.72x = 79,982,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982,982.60/7,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.81

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