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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,586.16, 11,363.04 and 7,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,586.16, 11,363.04 and 7,073.52 is: 10,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,586.16 : 11,363.04 = 7,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,586.16/11,363.04 = 7,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,586.16x = 11,363.04 × 7,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,586.16x = 80,376,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,376,690.70/7,586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.17

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